2 min readGuwahatiJun 17, 2026 12:04 AM ISTCachar SSP Sanjib Kumar Saikia told The Indian Express that Das was handed over to Indian authorities by the Bangladesh Border Guard at around 10 pm on Tuesday.A resident of a border village in Assam’s Cachar district was handed over by Bangladesh authorities on Tuesday night after he had allegedly been abducted along the international border by a group of Bangladeshi nationals earlier in the day.The man, who has been identified as Ranjit Das, a resident of a village in Cachar’s Katigorah had been missing after he had gone to collect grass from land along the border area on Tuesday morning and locals alleged that he had been abducted by a group from across the border, leading to tensions in the area.Confirming this on Tuesday night, Cachar SSP Sanjib Kumar Saikia told The Indian Express that Das was handed over to Indian authorities by the Bangladesh Border Guard at around 10 pm on Tuesday.“The area he had gone to was Indian territory beyond the border fence, in the area that is known as Zero Point. That is an area that is accessed by locals. Since the people who had abducted him are Bangladesh nationals, the necessary action will have to be taken by their authorities,” he said.© The Indian Express Pvt LtdSukrita Baruah is a Principal Correspondent for The Indian Express, based in Guwahati. From this strategic hub, she provides comprehensive, ground-level coverage of India's North East, a region characterized by its complex ethnic diversity, geopolitical significance, and unique developmental challenges. Expertise and Experience Ethnic & Social Dynamics: Deep-dive coverage of regional conflicts (such as the crisis in Manipur) and peace-building efforts. Border & Geopolitics: Tracking developments along India’s international borders and their impact on local communities. Governance & Policy: Reporting on state elections, tribal council decisions, and the implementation of central schemes in the North East. Specialized Education Background: Prior to her current role, Sukrita was a dedicated Education Correspondent for The Indian Express in Delhi. This experience provided her with a sharp analytical lens for: Policy Analysis: Evaluating the National Education Policy (NEP) and university-level reforms. Student Affairs: Covering high-stakes stories regarding campus politics, national entrance exams, and the challenges within the primary and secondary education sectors. ... Read More Tags:AssamBangladeshAdvertisementLoading Recommendations...Jun 16: Latest News01Sunita Ahuja reveals ‘sad’ truth behind 40-year marriage with Govinda; why such feelings arise02‘The Voice’ in the Cape Verde goal: Vozinha, who made 7 saves against Spain03‘Deal’s all signed’: Trump says ‘no sanctions relief’ for Iran in MoU04‘Bewildered, angry, gutted, then worried’: McCullum on Ben Stokes, Atkinson after nightclub incident05Tiny ‘alien-like’ blue octopus discovered near Galápagos stuns scientistsAdvertisementLive BlogFIFA World Cup 2026, France vs Senegal Football Live Score: Mane, Mbappe start as FRA vs SEN announce lineups2 minutes agoAP Inter Supplementary Results 2026 LIVE Updates: BIEAP Supply results expected this week at bie.ap.gov.in3 minutes agoUS-Iran War News Live Updates: US to allow Iran oil sales immediately after deal signing, says report20 minutes agoG7 Summit 2026 Live Updates | Maritime routes must remain secure for seafarers, says PM Modi at G7 Summit21 minutes agoPM Modi-Trump handshake, Telegram blocked in India — The Indian Express Realtime Blog – June 16, 20264 hours ago