At least nine people, including three women, have been arrested for allegedly attacking BSF jawans and trying to snatch their fire arms at Tripura’s Sepahlijala district in Ashabari village along the India-Bangladesh border.
Three BSF personnel, including a Company Commander, were injured in the incident.
Three BSF personnel, including a Company Commander, were injured in the incident. Meanwhile, police have registered complaints from both the BSF and local villagers at Kalamchoura police station in connection with the incident. “We have visited the spot along with the officers of the police station. The matter is under investigation, and we will take all necessary steps as part of the investigation.
Police sources said the incident occurred during a road blockade by villagers protesting against the alleged assault of a local resident by BSF personnel suspected to be engaged with smuggling. Speaking to reporters, Sonamura Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) Abhijit Das, said senior police officials, including the Additional Superintendent of Police, had visited the spot and reviewed the situation. The injured personnel are hospitalised,” Das said.
