The Border Security Force (BSF) apprehended 15 Bangladeshis, including seven children, along with three Indian touts in two separate operations in Tripura, officials said on Friday.
*Operations and Arrests*
Acting on a tip-off, the BSF laid a trap in the border areas and managed to nab the Bangladeshis hailing from Moulvibazar, Sunamganj, Netrakona, and Barisal districts of the neighbouring country. In one operation, three men, three women, and seven children from Bangladesh were arrested on Thursday from the international border at Kailashahar in Unakoti district.
BSF personnel also nabbed three Indian touts for facilitating the Bangladeshis’ entry into Indian territory. In another raid on the same day, the BSF held two Bangladeshis attempting to cross the border to return to their home country.
*Joint Operation with GRP*
In a separate operation, the BSF, along with the Government Railway Police (GRP), raided the Agartala station and apprehended two Indians allegedly engaged in the illegal transportation of goods to the neighbouring country.
The BSF has significantly intensified its vigilance and operational efforts to combat the rising trend of illegal border crossings and smuggling activities, demonstrating its unwavering commitment to border security.
