9 Bangladeshis held in Tripura

Agartala: At least nine Bangladeshi nationals were arrested in two different locations in Tripura over the last 24 hours for entering the country illegally. The police produced them before respective courts, seeking their custody for further investigation, a police officer said on Friday. The BSF said six Bangladeshi nationals, including a woman and three transgender individuals, were apprehended in a joint operation by the BSF, Govt Railway Police (GRP), and Railway Protection Force (RPF) from Jirania police station area on Thursday. In another operation, the BSF apprehended three Bangladeshi nationals, including two minors, from Samrurpar in the Unakoti district.

9 Bangladeshis held in Tripura for illegal entry

Nine Bangladeshi nationals were apprehended in Tripura for illegally entering India. Six, including a woman and three transgender individuals, were caught at a railway station trying to board a train to Guwahati. Three others, including two minors, were detained while attempting to return to Bangladesh.

9 Bangladeshis held in Tripura for illegal entry

Nine Bangladeshi nationals were apprehended in Tripura for illegal entry. Six, including a woman and three transgender individuals, were caught at a railway station trying to board a Guwahati-bound train. Three others, including two minors, were detained while attempting to return to Bangladesh.

Bangladeshis in city influencing politics

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