Eight Arrested in Tripura for Assaulting BSF Personnel Including Assistant Commandant

Hindustan Times · india

Eight individuals have been arrested in Tripura's Sepahijala district following the assault on four Border Security Force (BSF) personnel, including an assistant commandant. The incident occurred in Ashabari, Boxanagar, stemming from an altercation over alleged smuggling activities. Protesters reportedly blocked a road and attacked the BSF team, vandalizing their vehicle. Chief Minister Manik Saha condemned the violence, stating that attacks on security personnel are unacceptable and vowed strict legal action against all involved parties. The injured BSF personnel received initial medical treatment.