The Border Security Force (BSF) in Tripura has apprehended 675 illegal immigrants, including 55 Rohingyas, so far in 2024, according to an official statement.
The BSF also seized significant quantities of contraband, including 66,316 bottles of phensedyl cough syrup, over 9,000 kg of ganja, and more than six lakh yaba tablets during this period.
Between January 1 and November 30, the BSF detained 55 Rohingya immigrants, 620 Bangladeshi nationals, and 260 Indian nationals. This was in addition to the BSF’s primary responsibility of maintaining vigilance along the 856-km border with Bangladesh in Tripura.
The BSF has also played a key role in addressing insurgency, securing the border, and preventing cross-border crimes while collaborating with state authorities and intelligence agencies to ensure border security and foster local harmony. The statement was issued on the occasion of the BSF’s foundation day.
