Agartala: Union home ministry is likely to send a team to Tripura in the next few days to probe last week’s assault on BSF personnel in Ashabari, Sonamura, allegedly by villagers linked to cross-border smuggling.
The Nov 2 incident began after a suspected smuggling operation near Ashabari Border Outpost. Following the detention of a suspected smuggler, Hefzur Rahman, a group of 15-20 people allegedly attacked three BSF personnel travelling towards Boxanagar. BSF has since detained 21 residents, including a Bangladeshi national, with BGB assistance.
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The team is expected to visit Boxanagar soon after arriving in the state. The incident has drawn attention amid allegations of mistreatment of minority community members by BSF personnel in the area.