Tripura, 10 July, 2025: In a major breakthrough against cross-border infiltration, four Bangladeshi nationals along with two suspected Indian agents were apprehended near the ISBT area in Dharmanagar’s Rajbari locality on Thursday afternoon. The arrest was made possible due to the vigilance and swift action of local residents, who later handed them over to the Border Security Force (BSF). Initial investigations suggest that the Bangladeshi nationals had illegally crossed the international border with assistance from the two Indian facilitators. Local sources report that the group’s suspicious movements in the area prompted residents to alert BSF personnel. Acting with determination, the locals detained the group before law enforcement arrived.
The detainees have been identified as: Bangladeshi Nationals Barna Mula (30), Comilla Jina Sek (35), Comilla Rima Akhter (18), Noyanbazar, Comilla Riya Begum (35), Rajapur, Barisal Indian Agents Salam Uddin (21), Shanichhara, Dharmanagar Minal Hossain (30), Bishalgarh According to BSF sources, the arrested individuals have been moved to the Panisagar BSF camp.
A case has been registered under relevant laws concerning illegal border crossing and human trafficking. The incident has raised fresh concerns among residents of border areas, where locals say cases of infiltration and human smuggling have increased in recent times. “It’s a matter of serious concern. Had the public not been alert, this could have gone unnoticed,” said a resident who assisted in the detention. Security experts and law enforcement agencies have hailed the incident as a reminder of the critical role public participation plays in national security.
The cooperation between civilians and the BSF in this case is being seen as a model for preventing cross-border crimes. Local authorities are continuing their investigation to determine the extent of the trafficking network and whether more individuals are involved in aiding such illegal crossings.
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