The incident occurred in the Ashabari region of Boxnagar along the Bangladesh border
A case has been registered against 19 people in connection with the incident. Police teams from Bishalgarh and Kalamchoura police stations launched an extensive search operation and detained all eight primary suspects linked to the attack.
The chief minister said BSF personnel operate under difficult conditions to protect the country and maintain public order. The official said the personnel were unexpectedly attacked by a crowd of villagers, including women and children, who were armed with sticks and sharp weapons during the operation. Sepahijala SP Bijoy Debbarma said eight individuals had been detained in connection with the attack on BSF personnel in Ashabari.
The incident occurred in the Ashabari region of Boxnagar along the Bangladesh border when the personnel disrupted a smuggling operation the previous afternoon. After learning about the incident, chief minister Dr Manik Saha instructed the Director General of Police to take immediate action against those identified in a widely circulated video. The BSF lodged a complaint at Kalamchoura police station, following which an FIR was registered. The charges reportedly include attempt to murder BSF personnel, theft of a weapon and obstructing public officials from performing their lawful duties. He assured that everyone involved in the incident would face justice and that strict legal action would follow.
AGARTALA: Tripura Police arrested eight individuals on Monday night in Sepahijala district for their alleged involvement in the assault on four BSF personnel, including an Assistant Commandant, who were on duty.