Nine arrested for attacking BSF personnel in Tripura's Ashabari
Police conducted an overnight operation in Sepahijala district following an assault on three Border Security Force troopers.
Nine people, including three women, have been arrested following an alleged attack on Border Security Force (BSF) personnel in the Ashabari area of Tripura's Sepahijala district, according to ANI and The New Indian Express.
The incident occurred on Monday morning during a road blockade enforced by villagers. The assault left three BSF personnel, including an assistant commandant, injured. The group also reportedly tried to take weapons from the troopers and caused damage to a government vehicle.
Superintendent of Police Bijoy Debbarma said the confrontation began when BSF personnel challenged suspected smugglers, leading to a scuffle where packets of ganja were recovered. The attackers then mobilised villagers to block the road. The SP stated that the accused would be produced in court on Tuesday.
Chief Minister Manik Saha condemned the assault, describing it as a brutal act by miscreants. He noted that authorities have been directed to take strict legal action and assured that all those involved would face justice.
The Director General of Police is personally monitoring the investigation, while the BSF Inspector General has met with local police authorities. Efforts are ongoing to arrest those who remain at large.