Bangladeshi Smuggler Shot Dead by BSF in Tripura

A Bangladeshi citizen was shot dead by the Border Security Force (BSF) in Tripura’s Sepahijala district after a group of smugglers from both sides of the international boundary attacked the border guards, the force said on Saturday.

### Incident Details

The BSF reported that one of its personnel was also injured in the attack by the smugglers. A group of 20 to 25 Bangladeshi miscreants entered Indian territory at Putia under Kalamchoura police station and met several Indian associates late on Friday evening. When the BSF challenged them, the smugglers attacked the border guards, injuring one of them.

### Self-Defense and Casualties

“When smugglers attacked the BSF personnel again and tried to snatch their weapons, a jawan opened one round of fire from a pump action gun for self-defense. One smuggler was injured and taken to Bishalgarh hospital,” the BSF said in a statement. The injured Bangladeshi smuggler later succumbed to his injuries, and his body is now kept at the morgue of the hospital. The injured BSF jawan is also undergoing treatment in the same hospital.

### Arrests and Ongoing Operations

In related developments, the BSF has arrested 15 Bangladeshi nationals from the Tripura border. The force continues to remain vigilant and proactive in addressing cross-border smuggling and other illicit activities, reinforcing the need for coordinated efforts to maintain peace and security in the region.