Agartala, 03 November (H.S.): Tripura Police have arrested eight persons in

connection with Monday’s violent confrontation between Border Security Force

(BSF) personnel and local residents at Ashabari in Boxanagar, Sepahijala

district, with Chief Minister Prof. Dr Manik Saha warning that those involved

in attacking security personnel would face strict legal action.

Confirming the arrests on Tuesday, Saha said the government

would not tolerate attacks on personnel deployed to protect the country's

borders and maintain security. He asserted that those responsible for the

violence would be dealt with firmly in accordance with the law.

The incident has brought renewed attention to tensions

between border security forces and residents in villages along the

India-Bangladesh international boundary.

BSF personnel are deployed in the region to prevent

cross-border smuggling, illegal movement and other trans-border activities,

often requiring close interaction with local communities.

Boxanagar, located in Sepahijala district, lies close to the

India-Bangladesh border and has witnessed security-related concerns arising

from its sensitive geographical location.

Police are investigating the circumstances leading to

Monday's violence. Further details regarding the sequence of events and the

specific allegations against those arrested are awaited.

Hindusthan Samachar / Abhijit Deb