BSF on alert as routine work for fenced-out Tripura families on

Agartala: Amid ongoing unrest in Bangladesh and increasing tension along the border, the Border Security Force (BSF) has facilitated the safe movement of Indian villagers residing ahead of the wire fencing in 13 locations across Tripura, a senior police official confirmed on Saturday.
Despite the disturbances in Bangladesh over the past few days, the routine activities of approximately 169 families living outside the fencing have continued without major disruptions.Indian farmers, whose agricultural lands fall outside the fencing, have also been allowed to cultivate their fields as usual.
“Besides the BSF, the Border Guards of Bangladesh (BGB) have been on high alert since the unrest began three weeks ago. We are fully aware of the challenges faced by those living and farming beyond the fencing. Consequently, special instructions were issued from headquarters to address these issues,” said a BSF Tripura Frontier battalion commander.
The past two months have seen indications of potential political instability in Bangladesh, leading to a sudden increase in the illegal migration of Bangladeshi nationals and Rohingya refugees into Tripura. Over 300 illegal Bangladeshi migrants have been detained in various parts of the state, attempting to reach other Indian cities in search of employment, the officer added.
“During interrogation, some of these migrants expressed fears of an impending crisis in Bangladesh, which prompted their decision to leave the country. Police have launched investigations based on their statements, following the specific sections of the law. This pattern of migration is not unique to Tripura; similar incidents have been reported in Meghalaya, Mizoram, Assam, and West Bengal,” the officer added.
The situation escalated rapidly after Sheikh Hasina’s resignation, prompting the BSF to restrict all movements in the border areas.