Eight Arrested For Assaulting BSF Personnel In Tripura's Ashabari, CM Manik Saha Condemns Attack

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Last Updated:November 03, 2026, 12:59 IST

Describing the incident as unacceptable, the Chief Minister said violence against security forces must be dealt with firmly under the law.

Eight people have been arrested in connection with the attack on Border Security Force (BSF) personnel in Tripura’s Ashabari area under Boxanagar, Chief Minister Manik Saha said. He assured that everyone involved in the incident would face legal action.

In a post on X, Saha said the authorities would take strict action against the accused in accordance with the law and made it clear that attacks on security personnel would not be tolerated.

“In connection with the assault on BSF personnel at Ashabari, Boxanagar, eight accused persons have been arrested. All those involved will be brought to justice, and strict legal action will be taken against them in accordance with the law. Violence against our security personnel will not be tolerated," the Chief Minister wrote on X.

CM Manik Saha Condemns Attack On BSF Personnel

Earlier, Saha had strongly criticised the assault on BSF personnel at Ashabari, allegedly carried out by a group of miscreants. He also instructed the concerned authorities to take prompt and stringent action against those responsible.

Describing the incident as unacceptable, the Chief Minister said violence against security forces must be dealt with firmly under the law.

“I strongly condemn the brutal assault on our brave BSF personnel at Ashabari by a group of miscreants. Such acts of violence against our security forces are completely unacceptable and deserve unequivocal condemnation. Any attack on our security personnel is a matter of grave concern and must be dealt with firmly in accordance with the law," he wrote on X.

“Concerned authorities directed to take swift and stringent action against those responsible and ensure that justice is delivered. Our security personnel deserve the utmost respect and protection," he added.

Three BSF Personnel Assaulted In Tripura

The incident took place on Monday morning when a group of alleged miscreants attacked three BSF personnel in Ashabari, under Boxanagar, triggering tension in the area.

According to reports, the attackers also attempted to snatch firearms from the injured personnel and vandalised a government vehicle.

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