BSF personnel attacked with sticks during anti-smuggling operation in Tripura; 8 arrested

Published 03 Nov 2026, 13:26 IST

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Police said eight people were arrested and 19 named in a case after a clash between villagers and Border Security Force personnel near the India‑Bangladesh border at Ashabari in Boxanagar, Sepahijala district of Tripura. Another report mentioned nine arrests, including three women. Three BSF jawans, among them a Company Commander, were reported injured in the incident.

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Agartala: Three Border Security Force (BSF) personnel were injured after a mob allegedly attacked them in Tripura’s Sepahijala district following a dispute linked to suspected smuggling. The incident took place on Monday after a verbal altercation reportedly broke out between local residents and BSF…

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Free Press Kashmir Center Free Press Kashmir Current article 03 Nov 2026, 13:26 IST

BSF personnel attacked with sticks during anti-smuggling operation in Tripura; 8 arrested

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The New Indian Express Center Express Publications (Madurai) Ltd. 03 Nov 2026, 19:01 IST

Nine arrested for attacking BSF personnel during road blockade in Tripura, three troopers injured

GUWAHATI: Nine people, including three women, were arrested by Tripura police for allegedly attacking Border Security Force (BSF) troopers in the state’s Sepahijala district. Three personnel, including an assistant commandant who is a local company commander, were injured when a mob of men and women…

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The Avenue Mail Center The Avenue Mail 03 Nov 2026, 11:06 IST

8 arrested after border mob attacks BSF jawans in Tripura

Eight people were arrested for allegedly attacking Border Security Force personnel in Tripura’s Sepahijala district on Monday. The incident occurred at Ashabari near the India-Bangladesh border under Kalamchaura Police Station. BSF jawans apprehended an Indian smuggler engaging in illegal trade…

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