BSF Officers Rescue Stranded Foreign Traveler; Border Hitchhike goes Viral
Meike Hijman reassures her family via viral video after BSF officers safely assist her at the border.
A foreign traveller’s experience near the India–Bangladesh border has gone viral on social media after she shared a video showing Border Security Force (BSF) personnel assisting her when she was stranded in the region. The Instagram clip, posted by content creator Meike Hijman, has drawn widespread attention, with many users praising the BSF for their prompt and reassuring response.
In the video, titled “POV: The video I send my mom to show her I am safe in India,” Hijman explains that she found herself stuck near the border due to the absence of public transport. Faced with limited options, she hitchhiked and was assisted by BSF officers, who offered her a ride in their pickup truck. The clip shows her seated in the back of the vehicle while two uniformed officers occupy the front seats.
Hijman said she recorded the video primarily to reassure her mother about her safety. In the caption and narration, she describes the situation in a lighthearted manner, saying she was safe despite being stranded in a sensitive border area. Her calm and appreciative tone has resonated with viewers across social media platforms.
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As of the latest update, the video had amassed over 2.2 million views and hundreds of comments. Many users highlighted that she could not have chosen a safer option under the circumstances. Several comments praised the professionalism and reliability of the BSF, with users calling them among the most trustworthy protectors in the country.
The viral moment has once again brought attention to the role of the BSF, which is tasked with guarding India’s borders and assisting civilians when needed. While the incident was shared as a personal travel experience, it has been widely interpreted online as a reflection of the confidence and trust people, including foreign visitors, place in India’s security forces.
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