Tripura CM condemns assault on BSF personnel in Ashabari
Eight people have been arrested following an attack on three Border Security Force jawans in the Boxanagar area.
Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Monday condemned an assault on three Border Security Force (BSF) personnel in the Ashabari area of Boxanagar, according to ANI and The News Mill. The Chief Minister directed authorities to take immediate and rigorous legal action against those involved in the incident.
The attack occurred on Monday morning and caused tension in the locality. The assailants allegedly tried to take weapons from the wounded jawans and damaged a government vehicle, reports The News Mill.
Chief Minister Saha confirmed that eight accused individuals have been arrested in connection with the assault. In a post on X, the Chief Minister stated that all those involved will face justice and that violence against security forces will not be tolerated.
The incident reportedly involved a confrontation between residents and BSF personnel from the 49th Battalion. The Hawk reported that the altercation allegedly began after soldiers detained a person on suspicion of smuggling during vegetation clearance near the Ashabari Border Outpost.
The Chief Minister described the violence as unacceptable and a matter of grave concern. He emphasised that security personnel deserve respect and protection, adding that the matter must be dealt with firmly under the law.