Nine arrested after attack on BSF personnel in Tripura's Ashabari

Nine people have been arrested in an overnight operation in relation to a case regarding an alleged attack on BSF personnel by a group of villagers following the detention of a person in Tripura's Ashabari area.

Nine arrested in overnight police operation

Confirming the development, Superintendent of Police Bijoy Debbarma on Tuesday (November 3) said that the arrested would be produced in court later in the day. The incident took place in Tripura’s Sepahijala district, police said, adding that the detained person was suspected to be involved in smuggling activities.

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"The attack carried out by some villagers against those who ensure the nation's security is absolutely shameful, and we condemn it. A case has already been registered, and following an operation conducted overnight, we have arrested a total of nine individuals. They will be produced in court today. We will not spare anyone else involved; we will ensure they face the law and are brought to justice," the SP told ANI.

Senior police officials monitor investigation

Elaborating further, the police officer said that Chief Minister Manik Saha and the Home Department have issued strict instructions to ensure stringent action against the accused, adding that the investigation was being personally monitored by the Director General of Police.

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"Our CM and the Home Department have issued strict directives to ensure the most stringent action is taken. Our DG has also provided instructions and is personally monitoring the investigation," he said.

"The BSF IG has also arrived here and held a meeting with us. As for the accused who are currently absconding, we must arrest the individual(s) involved as soon as possible and produce them before the court," he added.

CM condemns attack on BSF personnel

Taking to social media, the Chief Minister said acts of violence against security forces are "completely unacceptable".

“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”, Saha wrote on Facebook.

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He said any attack on the security personnel is "a matter of grave concern and must be dealt with firmly in accordance with the law".

"Concerned authorities were 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.

(With agency inputs)