2 BGB members cross into Tripura, one detained by BSF: Indian media

PARBATTA NEWS DESK

The Border Security Force (BSF) of India on Thursday detained an armed member of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) after he allegedly crossed into Indian territory in Tripura, according to a report by NDTV.

The incident took place in the afternoon at Kamthana village under Madhupur police station in Sepahijala district, Tripura. The detained soldier has been identified as Mohammad Miraj Islam, a member of the 60th battalion of BGB, posted at Madla in Brahmanbaria district.

Citing BSF sources, NDTV reported that Miraj, along with another BGB member, crossed nearly 100 metres inside Indian territory through border gate No. 136-137 and entered a tea garden. While BSF personnel managed to apprehend Miraj, the other BGB trooper reportedly returned to the Bangladeshi side.

At present, the detained BGB jawan is being interrogated at the Kamthana BSF camp. A BSF official told NDTV: “He was armed and his intentions are being verified.”

Meanwhile, communication has already taken place between local commanders of BSF and BGB. A flag meeting between the two border forces has been scheduled for Friday to resolve the matter.

The unusual incident has raised fresh concerns about security along the sensitive India-Bangladesh border in Tripura, an area often vulnerable to smuggling and illegal crossings, NDTV added.