Three BSF Jawans Assaulted By Smugglers In Tripura, CM Manik Saha Orders Action

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Last Updated:November 03, 2026, 07:42 IST

Three Border Security Force (BSF) jawans were assaulted by a group of alleged smugglers in the Ashabari area under Boxanagar in Tripura on Monday morning, November 2

Three Border Security Force (BSF) jawans were assaulted by a group of alleged smugglers in the Ashabari area in Tripura (Image for representation)

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Monday condemned the assault on Border Security Force (BSF) personnel at Ashabari by a group of miscreants, directing authorities to initiate action against those responsible.

Writing on X, Saha said, “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".

The Chief Minister said that the concerned authorities had been directed to take stringent action against those involved and ensure that justice was served.

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.

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.

— Prof.(Dr.) Manik Saha (@DrManikSaha2) November 2, 2026

“Concerned authorities are 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," CM Saha said.

Three Border Security Force (BSF) jawans were assaulted by a group of alleged smugglers in the Ashabari area under Boxanagar in Tripura on Monday morning, November 2. The attackers reportedly attempted to snatch firearms from the injured jawans and vandalised a government vehicle.

Further investigation is underway.

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Three Border Security Force (BSF) jawans from the Rahimpur Kantamura BOP were brutally attacked by a group of alleged smugglers in the Ashabari area under Boxanagar in Tripura on Monday morning, November 2, 2026. The attackers inflicted serious head injuries, attempted to snatch the personnel's service firearms, and severely vandalised their government vehicle.

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha strongly condemned the brutal assault on the BSF personnel, calling acts of violence against security forces completely unacceptable. He directed the concerned authorities to take swift and stringent action against those responsible to ensure that justice is delivered.

The incident occurred after personnel from the 49th Battalion chased alleged smugglers attempting to transport illegal goods near Gate Nos. 174 and 175 along the barbed-wire border fence under Ashabari BOP. Although BSF personnel detained one suspect named Hefzur Rahman about 400 metres away, another group of smugglers launched a sudden violent attack on the three jawans as their vehicle arrived at the blockade site.

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