Another Infiltration Bid Foiled In Kailashahar And Narcotics Seized In Sonamura By BSF, Four Rounds Fired.

Agartala, Tripura, 2nd of August 2024 : Based on intelligence input regarding an infiltration bid from the general area of BOP Tillabazar, a special operation was planned by BSF in the Panisagar Sector.

On 02.08.2024, at about 0815 hrs, BSF ambush party which was ahead of fence in area of BOP Tillabazar, observed some suspicious movement of 15-20  Bangladeshi nationals moving toward the border fence  from BD side with an intention to cross over and enter India.  When the BSF ambush party challenged the group of infiltrators to stop, they did not pay heed and further tried to forcibly cross the Border Fence. One stun grenade was fired by the BSF party to deter the infiltration bid. But some of the infiltrators who were equipped with sharp edged weapons, tried to attack the BSF party. As a part of graded response and non-lethal strategy, one round of pump action gun was then fired. When the non-lethal approach failed to make any difference one round of 5.56 INSAS was fired towards the intruders. Meanwhile reinforcements also rushed at the scene of incident from BOP Tillabazar. On being outnumbered by BSF and at the prospect of getting caught, the intruders managed to flee towards Bangladesh side. The area where this incident took place is covered with dense vegetation and is conducive for infiltration and smuggling. Few dahs and knives have been recovered from the site. BSF is lodging a strong protest with BGB for illegal incursion by Bangladesh Nationals.

In another incident, acting on specific information, BSF foiled a major smuggling attempt of Ganja in the area of BOP Dipak near Sonamura. On 02.08.2024 at about 0305 hrs, Ambush party of BSF observed suspicious movement of miscreants on both side of border fence. On being challenged, the smugglers attacked BSF personnel as they were armed with sharp-edged weapon. Sensing imminent danger to life and Govt property, BSF party fired 02 PAG rounds which resulted in the smugglers fleeing towards Bangladesh. Further the area was thoroughly searched and BSF huge quantity of Ganja.

BSF is continuing with its efforts to curb the menace of drugs and  illegal entry of Bangladeshi nationals through the border in the state of Tripura.  

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