Eight more arrested in Tripura following attack on BSF personnel
The total number of arrests in connection with the November 2 assault at Ashabari has risen to 18, according to Telangana Today.
Police have arrested eight more people in connection with the November 2 attack on Border Security Force (BSF) personnel in Ashabari village, Tripura. According to Telangana Today, the total number of arrests has reached 18, including three women.
The incident occurred near the India-Bangladesh border when BSF personnel intercepted a group of alleged smugglers attempting to transport ganja. A mob of approximately 50 men and women reportedly surrounded and attacked the personnel, leaving three people, including a Company Commander, injured. The attackers allegedly snatched a pump-action gun and damaged a BSF vehicle, The News Mill reported.
The eight new suspects were arrested from different parts of Sepahijala district on Thursday night and early Friday morning. They have been booked under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023, the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act 1985, and the Prevention of Damage to Public Property Act 1984.
Inspector General of Police (Law and Order) Ipper Manchak said police are pursuing the investigation based on available evidence. He stated that 10 people were arrested on the first day, and the latest arrests bring the total to 18.
Chief Minister Manik Saha chaired a high-level meeting on Thursday night to review the incident. He directed authorities to ensure strict legal action and adopt zero tolerance towards cross-border smuggling, according to Telangana Today.