International Desk : The Border Security Force (BSF) on Saturday evening apprehended a senior officer of the Bangladesh Police while he was attempting to illegally enter Indian territory in West Bengal`s North 24 Parganas district, the country’s top government officials claimed.

The police officer, whose identity has not been disclosed due to the ongoing investigation, was caught near the Hakimpur Border Outpost between 6 pm and 7 pm.

"The officer was intercepted by BSF troops during routine patrolling. On searching him, the force recovered identity documents confirming that the intruder was a senior Bangladeshi Police officer," officials told Indian News Agency ANI, requesting anonymity.

The police officer was immediately detained and later handed over to the West Bengal Police for further questioning.

Indian officials said such incidents are extremely rare, noting that it is uncommon for a Bangladeshi Police officer to be caught attempting to enter Indian soil illegally.

"These incidents highlight the importance of constant vigilance along the Indo-Bangladesh border," a senior official said, adding that coordination with state police and intelligence agencies is being strengthened.