Tripura, Nov. 3: Nine people, including three women, have been arrested for allegedly attacking Border Security Force (BSF) personnel at Ashabari along the India-Bangladesh international border in Tripura’s Sepahijala district, police officials said on Tuesday.
Three BSF personnel, including a Company Commander, were injured when a mob allegedly attacked them with sticks near the international border on Monday. The incident occurred at Ashabari, under the jurisdiction of Kalamchaura police station.
According to a senior police official, BSF personnel noticed Indian and Bangladeshi smugglers allegedly involved in illegal cross-border trade. The jawans rushed to the spot and apprehended an Indian smuggler, while the Bangladeshi smugglers escaped across the border fence.
The Indian smuggler also managed to escape and allegedly informed villagers that BSF personnel had assaulted him, the official said.
Tripura BSF Personnel Attack: Mob Damages Vehicle, Attempts to Snatch Rifle
Following the incident, a large group of men and women gathered at the spot, surrounded a BSF vehicle and allegedly attacked the personnel. Three jawans, including the Company Commander, sustained injuries and were shifted to a government hospital for treatment.
The attackers also allegedly attempted to snatch a rifle from a BSF jawan and damaged a BSF vehicle. One of the attackers was also injured during the clash.
Senior BSF and police officials rushed to the location and brought the situation under control. However, tension continued in the area.
The mob also allegedly tried to block the road by cutting down trees to prevent the movement of security forces and civilian vehicles.
Police said nine people had been arrested so far. An intensive search operation launched on Monday night was continuing to identify and apprehend the remaining accused.
Tripura CM Condemns Attack
Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha, who also holds the Home portfolio, strongly condemned the attack and said those responsible would face strict legal action.
In a post on his official X account, Saha initially stated that eight accused had been arrested in connection with the assault at Ashabari in Boxanagar.
“All those involved will be brought to justice, and strict legal action will be taken against them in accordance with the law. Violence against our security personnel will not be tolerated,” he said.
In another post, the Chief Minister described the assault on BSF personnel as unacceptable and expressed concern over the violence against security forces.
He said the concerned authorities had been directed to take swift and stringent action against those responsible and ensure justice.
“Our security personnel deserve the utmost respect and protection,” Saha added.
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