"Kill Them" : Islamists attacked BSF Jawan in Tripura, highlights border security challenges

The injured BSF personnel have been identified as Company Commander Rohit, driver Sunil Kumar and Manjit, all posted with the BSF’s 49th Battalion.

NewsBharati    04-Nov-2026 11:33:58 AM
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In a concerning incident highlighting the ongoing security challenges along the India-Bangladesh border, three Border Security Force (BSF) personnel were attacked by a islamist mob in the Sepahijala district of Tripura. The incident took place near Natun Bazar in the Ashabari area, under Kalamchoura police station, after residents gathered to protest against the detention of Hefzur Rahman during a vegetation-clearing operation. As per the latest report police have arrested them.
 
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The injured BSF personnel have been identified as Company Commander Rohit, driver Sunil Kumar and Manjit, all posted with the BSF’s 49th Battalion. They were travelling in a BSF vehicle bearing registration number TR-01-AL-1051 from Rahimpur towards Boxanagar when they encountered a group of protesters near Natun Bazar. The crowd attacked them with sticks and bamboo, damaging the vehicle in the process.
 
The three personnel sustained injuries to different parts of their bodies. They were initially taken to Boxanagar Hospital and later referred to Tripura Medical College and Hospital in Agartala for further treatment.
 
In a viral video one can hear women saying, "kill them".
 
 
 
According to media reports, the confrontation began after the BSF detained Hefzur Rahman during a vegetation-clearing operation near Ashabari Gram Panchayat. Following his detention, villagers blocked the Ashabari-Rahimpur road near Natun Bazar and demanded action against the BSF personnel involved.
 
The situation escalated when the BSF vehicle reached the protest site. The villagers attacked the personnel and also attempted to snatch their firearms. A government vehicle was vandalised during the incident.
 
Police personnel from Kalamchoura police station and the Ashabari BSF Border Outpost rushed to the spot and brought the situation under control. Additional police and BSF personnel were deployed in the area, and also the deployment of Tripura State Rifles personnel. Cases have been filed by both sides at Kalamchoura police station. Senior BSF officials also visited the area, and an investigation has been initiated into the incident.
 
Tripura CM condemns attack


Chief Minister Manik Saha condemned the assault on the BSF personnel and directed the authorities to take swift action against those involved.


In a post on X, he 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.”
 
 
 
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