The New Nation - Internet Edition

UNB, Panchagarh

A suspected agent of Indian intelligence agency RAW was held at Banglabanda border on Tuesday.

BDR patrol party held Ilyas Ali (60), a former army personnel, while he was crossing the Banglabanda border in the late evening darkness. He hails from Dhaijanpara village in Tetulia sadar upazila.

Handed over to the police, Ilyas was today sent to jail hajot when produced before the court.

BDR sources said they suspected from the movement of Ilyas that he had long been acting as a mole of RAW. As former army personnel he knew many secrets of the country which he used to transfer to the Indian intelligence agency.

After arrest Ilyas was taken to BDR battalion headquarter. During interrogation he provided irrelevant information. At one stage he claimed himself a recruit of DGFI, which was proved wrong on check.

Tetulia thana officer Anwar Hossain said they are investigating into his activities for possible prosecution with sedition charge.