JAMMU: BSF apprehended a 19-year-old Bangladeshi national in forward areas near international border in Jammu district’s Gajansoo during routine border surveillance on Thursday.“After completing initial formalities, BSF handed Shariful Islam Bhuiyan, a resident of Bangladesh’s Comilla district, over to local police for further legal action. Shariful is being interrogated to ascertain the circumstances that led to his presence near the international border,” police said.Two mobile phones, multiple debit and credit cards issued by Bangladeshi banks, a blank cheque, and some medicines were recovered from Shariful’s possession.“Initial investigation revealed that the individual arrived in India on Dec 1, 2025, landing at Delhi’s IGI Airport. He stayed at multiple hotels in Paharganj and Karol Bagh areas of Delhi before travelling by bus to Jammu via Jalandhar early on Dec 31,” an official said.During questioning, Shariful claimed that he had come to India for tourism. He also claimed that he had applied for a Portugal visa and came to India as Portuguese embassy was not available in Bangladesh.“Agencies are verifying his travel documents, bank details, digital devices, and contacts,” the official added.