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Eight arrested for assault on BSF personnel in Tripura

Chief Minister Manik Saha has promised strict legal action against those involved in the attack on security forces in Boxanagar.

Police have detained eight individuals following an assault on Border Security Force (BSF) personnel in the Ashabari area of Boxanagar, Tripura, according to The News Mill.

The incident took place on Monday morning when three BSF jawans were attacked. The assailants reportedly tried to take weapons from the injured officers and damaged a government vehicle.

Chief Minister Manik Saha confirmed the arrests in a post on X. He stated that all those responsible for the violence will face justice and that strict legal action will be taken in accordance with the law.

Saha described the attack by the group of miscreants as unacceptable and a matter of grave concern. He noted that violence against security personnel will not be tolerated.

The Chief Minister has directed the concerned authorities to take swift and stringent measures to ensure justice is delivered for the security forces.

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