Agartala: Eight accused individuals have been arrested in connection with the violent assault on Border Security Force (BSF) personnel in Tripura's Ashabari area under Boxanagar, Chief Minister Manik Saha announced, assuring that all perpetrators involved would face the full force of the law.

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In a social media statement posted on X, Saha affirmed that strict legal proceedings would be initiated against the suspects and emphasised that violence against security forces will not be tolerated.

"In connection with the assault on BSF personnel at Ashabari, Boxanagar, eight accused persons have been arrested. All those involved will be brought to justice, and strict legal action will be taken against them in accordance with the law. Violence against our security personnel will not be tolerated," the Chief Minister wrote on X.

Earlier, Saha issued a strong condemnation of the attack on the BSF jawans at Ashabari by a group of miscreants and ordered administrative and law enforcement agencies to execute swift and severe measures against those responsible.
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In a prior post on X, Saha characterised the assault on front-line personnel as unacceptable and maintained that such acts must be addressed decisively under statutory frameworks.

"I strongly condemn the brutal assault on our brave BSF personnel at Ashabari by a group of miscreants. Such acts of violence against our security forces are completely unacceptable and deserve unequivocal condemnation. Any attack on our security personnel is a matter of grave concern and must be dealt with firmly in accordance with the law," he wrote on X.

“Concerned authorities are directed to take swift and stringent action against those responsible and ensure that justice is delivered. Our security personnel deserve the utmost respect and protection,” he added.

Three BSF jawans sustained severe injuries after being brutally attacked by a group of alleged miscreants in the Ashabari locality under Boxanagar in Tripura on Monday morning, triggering widespread tension across the border region. The assailants reportedly attempted to seize firearms from the injured personnel and vandalised an official vehicle during the confrontation.

ANI