The Border Security Force (BSF) apprehended an armed Bangladeshi border guard who allegedly crossed into India from the India-Bangladesh border in Tripura on Thursday, according to reports from NDTV. The incident took place on Thursday afternoon in Kamthana village, which lies under the jurisdiction of the Madhupur police station in Tripura’s Sepahijala district.
The individual has been identified as Mohammad Miraj Islam, a member of the 60th battalion of the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB). He is currently stationed in Madla, located in the Brahmanbaria district of Bangladesh.
Miraj, along with a colleague, had moved approximately 100 meters inside Indian territory using the border gate numbered 136-137 before entering a tea garden. However, they did not evade the vigilant BSF personnel; while Miraj was apprehended, his companion managed to retreat back across the border.
At present, Miraj is undergoing thorough interrogation at the Kamthana BSF camp. A BSF official stated, “He was armed and his intentions are being verified.” The commandants of both the BSF and BGB have commenced discussions over the phone, and it is anticipated that the situation may be resolved during a flag meeting scheduled for Friday.
This incursion has heightened security concerns regarding the Indo-Bangladesh border in Tripura, a region sensitive to issues like smuggling and illegal crossings.
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Publish Date: 2025-08-22 01:38:00
