According to the information available, the attack occurred near the Ashabari area of Boxanagar in Tripura's Sepahijala district. BSF personnel had been conducting repeated operations to prevent smuggling activities along the international border.
The incident reportedly took place between 9 am and 11 am on November 2. Personnel and officers from the BSF's 49th Battalion reached the area near international border gates 174 and 75, where illegal smuggling activities were reportedly taking place regularly.
As soon as the BSF team arrived to prevent the illegal activities, a group of local people allegedly confronted and attacked the personnel. The smugglers reportedly scattered and fled in different directions after spotting the BSF team.
During the operation, BSF personnel apprehended a man identified as Hafizur Rahman. However, shortly after he was taken into custody, the situation escalated, and the group created a disturbance, leading to the attack on the security personnel.
A video of the attack on BSF personnel, reportedly recorded on November 2, has also surfaced. It shows the incident near the Ashabari area along the India-Bangladesh border in Boxanagar.
Following the incident, a BSF contingent from Ashabari arrived at the location, after which the attackers fled. Three BSF personnel sustained injuries during the attack. They were initially taken to Boxanagar Hospital and later referred to a government hospital in Agartala for further treatment.
Eight People Arrested So Far
Police have arrested eight people in connection with the attack. Tripura Police are continuing their investigation and searching for the remaining suspects. Authorities are also identifying everyone allegedly involved in the incident.
The Border Security Force has submitted a detailed report on the incident to the Ministry of Home Affairs. India TV also contacted the office of Chief Minister Manik Saha regarding the matter. The Chief Minister's office indicated that action should be taken in connection with the attack.
Tripura Government Orders Strict Action
The Tripura government has taken a strict position following the attack on BSF personnel near the international border in Boxanagar. Chief Minister Manik Saha has directed officials to initiate stringent action against those responsible and ensure that justice is delivered.
In a post on his official X handle, the Chief Minister strongly condemned the attack on BSF personnel in Ashabari.
"I strongly condemn the barbaric attack on our brave BSF jawans by a group of miscreants in Ashabari. Such incidents of violence against our security forces are completely unacceptable and must be strongly condemned. Any attack on our security personnel is a matter of grave concern and must be dealt with strictly in accordance with the law. The concerned authorities have been directed to take swift and stringent action against the culprits and ensure that justice is served. Our security personnel deserve the highest respect and protection," Manik Saha said.
Ashabari, Tripura Our BSF attacked by smugglers and their family , they even tried to snatch their guns. Hafizur Rahman is the smuggling leader. #Tripura https://t.co/sCWccx3zwG
— Hindutwa Watch 🚩 (@Hindutwa_Watch) November 3, 2026
The Chief Minister also instructed officials to ensure strict action against those involved in the incident.
Tripura shares an 856-kilometre-long international border with Bangladesh, making border security and efforts to prevent smuggling significant concerns for the state. The attack has prompted action by both the BSF and Tripura Police, with investigations continuing to identify and apprehend all those involved.
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