The problem of illegal entry from Bangladesh into India has intensified, partly fueled by social media platforms like YouTube. Recently, videos demonstrating methods to cross the border without proper documentation have surfaced, raising alarm among Indian citizens.
On Friday, a video shared by a user on X (formerly Twitter) features a Bangladeshi YouTuber, DH Travelling Info, showing how to enter India from Bangladesh without a passport or visa. The 21-minute video details the process, with the YouTuber successfully crossing the border along with a few companions.
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A Bangladeshi YouTuber who is making videos on his YouTube channel and telling how to enter In India without passport and visa.pic.twitter.com/smwoC29qZU
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The video begins in Jumgaw Garo, a Bangladeshi village reportedly in Sylhet, from where the YouTuber claims there’s easy access to Cherrapunji in Meghalaya. At about seven minutes in, he arrives at a border area marked by a sign stating, “The last frontier of Bangladesh—international border. Crossing is prohibited. By order: Authority.”
Despite the warning, the border lacks significant fencing or barriers. The YouTuber proceeds into what he identifies as Indian territory, showing distant fencing as he continues. He also highlights pipelines that he suggests could be used as a direct entry point into India and eventually reaches a river with a boatman, marking the “Meghalaya/India” boundary.
Although the YouTuber stops short of entering India, he advises against crossing the border without proper documentation due to potential risks.
Another notable video on X features Bangladeshi travel blogger Boni Amin, who recounts a story of a Bangladeshi individual traveling to Delhi to apply for a European visa. After the visa application was rejected, the individual ended up selling biryani in Paharganj. This story raises concerns about the challenges and vulnerabilities faced by individuals in such situations.
Critics are questioning the Indian government’s policy of issuing over 1,000 visas daily to Bangladeshi nationals. They argue that the high volume of visa issuances, combined with illegal border crossings, exacerbates the issue.
The ongoing issue of illegal border entry and its promotion through social media underscores the urgent need for more stringent border security measures and effective policy enforcement.