Smugglers attacked three Border Security Force (BSF) personnel in Ashabari, TripuraEight people have been arrested in connection with the incident.
Updated: November 3, 2026, 11:03 AM IST
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Smugglers attack BSF jawans in Tripura, attempt to snatch weapons; 8 accused arrested (Pic: X)
On Monday, some miscreants attacked Border Security Force (BSF) personnel in Ashabari, TripuraThe miscreants attacked three BSF personnel with sticks and also damaged a vehicle. Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha has ordered strict action against these miscreantsHe described the attack on security personnel as a matter of serious concernEight people have been arrested in this case.
What happened with BSF jawans?
A group of smugglers brutally attacked three Border Security Force (BSF) personnel at Ashabari in the Boxa Nagar area of Tripura on Monday morning, creating tension in the areaSo far, information has come to light in this case that the attackers tried to snatch weapons from the injured soldiers and also vandalized a government vehicle.
Chief Minister instructs for strict action
Expressing concern over the attack, Chief Minister Manik Saha wrote on social media platform X, ‘I strongly condemn the barbaric attack by a group of miscreants on our brave BSF jawans in Ashabari.’ The Chief Minister further wrote, “Such incidents of violence against our security forces are completely unacceptable and cannot be condemned enoughAny attack on our security personnel is a matter of serious concern and must be dealt with strictly under the law.”
Regarding the action taken in this case, the Chief Minister said, “The concerned officials have been instructed to take immediate and strict action against the culprits and ensure justiceOur security personnel deserve the highest respect and protection.”
Three BSF personnel injured in an attack by smugglers near the international border in Boxanagar, TripuraThe attackers snatched weapons during the assault https://t.co/duUIPNwzJe
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Were Bangladeshis also involved?
Sources claimed that some Bangladeshi nationals living in the Ashabari area were also involved in the attackThese individuals were reportedly involved in cross-border smuggling activitiesHowever, these claims of Bangladeshi nationals’ involvement in the attack have not been officially confirmedUpon receiving information about the incident, additional BSF personnel from the Ashabari border outpost arrived at the sceneUpon their arrival, the attackers fled in different directionsAuthorities have strengthened security in the area and launched an investigation into the incident.
Entire incident was captured on CCTV camera
It was reported that a CCTV camera installed in a house opposite the site of the attack may have recorded the entire incidentPolice and BSF personnel have collected the relevant footage for investigationThis footage is expected to help identify the attackers and unravel the sequence of eventsFollowing the incident, senior police and BSF officials arrived in Boxanagar to assess the situation and review the causes and circumstances of the attackBoxanagar police are investigating the incident and searching for those involvedThis attack on BSF personnel by border smugglers has created an atmosphere of fear and insecurity in Ashabari.
