Agartala, Nov 2: Three Border Security Force (BSF) personnel and several villagers were injured in a clash between security personnel and local residents at Ashabari under Kalamchoura police station in Tripura’s Sepahijala district on Monday.
The injured BSF personnel were identified as Company Commander Rohit, driver Sunil Kumar and personnel Manjit, all of whom were travelling in a vehicle belonging to the BSF’s 49th Battalion when it encountered protesters near Natun Bazar.
Two of the three injured BSF jawans at Tripura Medical College.
The clash reportedly followed allegations that BSF personnel detained and assaulted a local youth during a vegetation-clearing operation near the Ashabari Gram Panchayat area.
Following the alleged assault, villagers blocked the Ashabari-Rahimpur road near Natun Bazar, demanding action against the BSF personnel involved.
Agartala, Nov 2: Three Border Security Force (BSF) personnel and several villagers were injured in a clash between security personnel and local residents at Ashabari under Kalamchoura police station in Tripura’s Sepahijala district on Monday.
The confrontation prompted police intervention, while cases have reportedly been filed by both sides.
The injured BSF personnel were identified as Company Commander Rohit, driver Sunil Kumar and personnel Manjit, all of whom were travelling in a vehicle belonging to the BSF’s 49th Battalion when it encountered protesters near Natun Bazar.
The vehicle, bearing registration number TR-01-AL-1051, was travelling from Rahimpur towards Boxanagar when the crowd allegedly attacked the personnel with sticks and bamboo.
The three were initially taken to Boxanagar Hospital and later referred to Tripura Medical College in Agartala for further treatment.
Two of the three injured BSF jawans at Tripura Medical College. (AT Photo)
They reportedly sustained injuries to different parts of their bodies. Several local protesters were also injured in the clash, though their identities and the extent of their injuries were not immediately available.
Police from Kalamchoura police station and personnel from the Ashabari BSF Border Outpost reached the spot as tensions escalated and brought the situation under control.
Cases have reportedly been filed at the police station by both sides in connection with the incident.
Senior BSF officials also visited the area to review the situation, and an investigation has been initiated.
The clash reportedly followed allegations that BSF personnel detained and assaulted a local youth during a vegetation-clearing operation near the Ashabari Gram Panchayat area.
According to villagers, Hefzur Rahman, son of Shahajan Mia, was detained around 10 am on suspicion while work was underway to clear vegetation along the market road. They alleged that Rahman was assaulted in custody, leaving him with a fracture in one leg.
Following the alleged assault, villagers blocked the Ashabari-Rahimpur road near Natun Bazar, demanding action against the BSF personnel involved. The BSF vehicle subsequently encountered the protesters, leading to the confrontation.
The allegations surrounding Rahman’s detention and the events that led to the clash are being investigated.
