Three BSF personnel injured in mob attack in Tripura

Three Border Security Force (BSF) personnel were injured after they were attacked by a mob in Tripura’s Sepahijala district over a smuggling-related issue.

The incident occurred on Monday when a verbal altercation allegedly broke out between locals and BSF personnel stationed at Ashabari Border Outpost (BOP) under the 49th Battalion.

According to unconfirmed media reports, the argument broke out near the Boxanagar-Rahimpur road after the soldiers from the 49th Battalion detained a person identified as Hefzur



Rahman on suspicion of smuggling during vegetation clearance in Ashabari.

Following this, the locals blocked the Boxanagar-Rahimpur road and attacked a BSF vehicle with sticks and bamboo, injuring Company Commander Rohit, along with three other BSF personnel.

A video of the incident has gone viral on social media, showing the mob rushing towards the BSF personnel and attacking them with sticks and bamboo.

The injured personnel were then taken to Boxanagar Primary Health Centre (PHC) for treatment.