Two more arrested in Tripura BSF personnel attack case
The total number of arrests in the Ashabari assault and rifle-snatching case has reached 18, according to reports.
The Border Security Force (BSF) has apprehended two suspects, Hasina Akhtar and Rabiul Hossain, along with Mahabul Hossain, in connection with an attack on BSF personnel in Ashabari, Sepahijala district. According to ANI and The News Mill, the incident involved the assault of personnel and the snatching of a service rifle.
The attack occurred on November 2 near the Ashabari border. The New Indian Express reported that an assistant commandant and two BSF personnel were injured during the incident, which followed the detention of a person on suspicion of smuggling. A BSF vehicle was also vandalised.
Inspector General of Police (Law and Order) Ipper Manchak stated that 10 people, including seven men and three women, were arrested on the first day. Following the arrest of eight more people by Kalamchoura Police Station on Wednesday night, the total number of arrests has reached 18.
On Thursday, the Sepahijala District and Sessions Court remanded the eight newly arrested individuals to judicial custody for eight days. Public Prosecutor Gautam Gir said the court granted the custody as further investigation is expected to clarify the sequence of events.
Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha held a review meeting on Thursday with officials from the state administration, police, BSF, CRPF, and Assam Rifles. The Chief Minister directed authorities to ensure strict legal action and adopt zero tolerance towards cross-border smuggling.