The Border Security Force (BSF) has apprehended a total of 675 illegal immigrants in Tripura this year, including 55 Rohingyas, according to an official release issued on Sunday. In addition to these arrests, the BSF reported significant seizures of contraband, which included 66,316 bottles of phensedyl cough syrup, over 9,000 kg of ganja, and more than six lakh yaba tablets.
BSF detained 55 illegal Rohingya immigrants
From January 1 to November 30, the BSF detained 55 illegal Rohingya immigrants, along with 620 Bangladeshi nationals and 260 Indians during various operations. These efforts align with the BSF’s primary responsibility of maintaining vigilant surveillance along the 856-km border with Bangladesh in Tripura.
The BSF Tripura Frontier has taken on multiple roles, including combating insurgency, safeguarding the integrity of the border, and preventing transborder crimes. The force has consistently collaborated with state authorities and other security and intelligence agencies, ensuring border protection while promoting harmony within local communities.
In July, a border coordination conference was held in Shillong, Meghalaya, where inspector generals (IG) of the BSF and regional commanders of the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) addressed key bilateral issues to enhance cooperation between the two border forces. The discussions aimed to promote the welfare of border populations and strengthen ties between the neighboring nations.
Moreover, during recent unrest in Bangladesh, the BSF coordinated with the BGB and other agencies to ensure the safe return of stranded Indian students and workers, providing them with necessary assistance.
Chief Minister Manik Saha praised the BSF for its vital role in securing the international border during a program at the BSF frontier headquarters in Shalbagan, West Tripura. He also honored the martyrs who lost their lives in the line of duty and recognized the veterans of the 1971 war.
