India blocks Bangladeshis fleeing chaotic regime change  

FILE - Border Security Force (BSF) personnel inspect a truck carrying supplies to Bangladesh at the India-Bangladesh border in Fulbari on the outskirts of Siliguri, Aug. 7, 2024 Border Security Force (BSF) personnel stand guard at the India-Bangladesh border of Petrapole about 100km north east of Kolkata, Aug. 6, 2024.

India has arrested nearly a dozen Bangladeshis attempting to cross the border to escape violence and political tumult following deadly protests that led to the ouster of prime minister Sheikh Hasina, border officials said Monday.