Tripura: Border Clash Results in Injury to BSF Jawan and Death of Bangladeshi Smuggler
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Synopsis
In a recent confrontation along the India-Bangladesh border in Tripura, a Bangladeshi smuggler was killed while a BSF jawan was injured. The clash involved a group of smugglers attacking BSF personnel, leading to escalating tensions in the region.
Key Takeaways
- A Bangladeshi smuggler was killed during a border clash.
- A BSF jawan suffered serious injuries.
- The incident occurred in the Sepahijala District of Tripura.
- BSF apprehended 15 Bangladeshi nationals for illegal entry.
- Seizures of narcotics and contraband have occurred in the region.
Agartala, Feb 28 (NationPress) A Bangladeshi smuggler was killed and a Border Security Force (BSF) jawan sustained injuries during a confrontation along the India-Bangladesh border in Tripura late on Friday evening, as reported by officials.
A spokesperson for the BSF mentioned that a group comprising 20 to 25 Bangladeshi smugglers and miscreants infiltrated Indian territory near the Border Outpost (BOP) located at Putia in the Sepahijala District of western Tripura, engaging in smuggling activities in collusion with local Indian accomplices.
“Upon being warned by a BSF patrol unit, the Bangladeshi smugglers launched an attack on the Indian border guards, resulting in serious injuries to a BSF jawan,” he stated.
The Bangladeshi smugglers persisted in their assault on the BSF personnel, even attempting to seize a weapon from a BSF member. The spokesperson noted that in an act of self-defense, the jawan discharged a round from a non-lethal PAG (Pump Action Gun).
The injured Bangladeshi smuggler was taken to a hospital in Sepahijala District, where he later succumbed to his injuries. The BSF jawan is also receiving medical treatment.
More information is pending.
In a related incident, the BSF apprehended 15 Bangladeshi nationals, which included three women and seven children, for illegally entering India.
A BSF spokesman reported that 13 Bangladeshi nationals and three Indian traffickers were arrested on Thursday night in Kailashahar, which is located in Unakoti District in northern Tripura.
The three Indian traffickers, identified as Kajal Das, Ajit Das, and Prasanjit Debnath, were charged with facilitating the entry of the Bangladeshis into India without proper documentation and passports.
Moreover, a special operation in collaboration with Tripura Police led to the arrest of two Bangladeshi nationals in West Tripura who were attempting to return to Bangladesh.
In another operation targeting cross-border narcotics trafficking, BSF troops observed suspicious activity involving Indian smugglers trying to transport illegal goods across the India-Bangladesh border in the Sepahijala District.
When confronted by BSF personnel, the smugglers abandoned their load and fled back into India.
A comprehensive search of the area resulted in the recovery and confiscation of 20 packets containing a total of 20,000 Yaba tablets, valued at Rs 2 crore.
Additionally, BSF forces seized other illegal items worth Rs 16.80 lakh from various sites along the India-Bangladesh border in Tripura.
