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8 arrested for assaulting BSF jawans, snatching service weapon along Tripura border

By · Via Times of India · Published by Everything Blog

In short

The violent confrontation occurred in the Ashabari region of Boxnagar after troops disrupted an active smuggling attempt near the Bangladesh border. A hostile crowd quickly swarmed four border personnel, including an Assistant Commandant, and temporarily snatched a service weapon before fleeing. Law enforcement eventually recovered the stolen weapon and launched coordinated searches across Bishalgarh and Kalamchoura. The injured troops remain under medical care while authorities pursue eleven remaining suspects named in the formal police complaint.

Key points

  • State authorities launched a sweeping manhunt across Sepahijala district following direct…: State authorities launched a sweeping manhunt across Sepahijala district following directives from Chief Minister Manik Saha.
  • Border personnel intercepted a suspected smuggling operation before being ambushed by vil…: Border personnel intercepted a suspected smuggling operation before being ambushed by villagers near the Bangladesh frontier.
  • The injured jawans are receiving treatment at a local hospital for multiple bone fracture…: The injured jawans are receiving treatment at a local hospital for multiple bone fractures and other injuries.

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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.

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.

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.

He made it clear that any attempt to harass or obstruct them in carrying out their duties would invite strict action.

Meanwhile, the injured personnel are receiving medical treatment at a local hospital for multiple injuries and fractures. A BSF official said the confrontation erupted when a team from the 49th Battalion arrived in response to credible…

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