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Tripura: 9 more arrested in Boxanagar BSF assault and rifle snatching case
✍️ Tripuratimes
🗓 06 Nov 2026, 04:42 PM
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Police in Tripura have arrested nine additional individuals in connection with the violent assault on BSF personnel and the snatching of rifles at the Boxanagar border.
The investigation into the violent incident at the Boxanagar border in Tripura has expanded significantly, with authorities reporting the arrest of nine more individuals. These arrests are linked to the assault on Border Security Force (BSF) personnel and the subsequent snatching of service rifles from the unit.
The incident, which took place at the Boxanagar border, involved a group of attackers who targeted BSF jawans, resulting in the theft of weapons. The local police and security forces have intensified their operations to trace the masterminds behind the attack and recover the stolen arms.
The recent arrests mark a crucial development in the ongoing probe, as investigators work to dismantle the network responsible for the border violence. The authorities are currently interrogating the newly detained suspects to gather further evidence regarding the planning and execution of the assault.
Security at the Boxanagar sector has been tightened following the incident to prevent any further breaches or attacks on border forces. The case remains under active investigation as the probe expands to cover all aspects of the criminal activity.
The incident, which took place at the Boxanagar border, involved a group of attackers who targeted BSF jawans, resulting in the theft of weapons. The local police and security forces have intensified their operations to trace the masterminds behind the attack and recover the stolen arms.
The recent arrests mark a crucial development in the ongoing probe, as investigators work to dismantle the network responsible for the border violence. The authorities are currently interrogating the newly detained suspects to gather further evidence regarding the planning and execution of the assault.
Security at the Boxanagar sector has been tightened following the incident to prevent any further breaches or attacks on border forces. The case remains under active investigation as the probe expands to cover all aspects of the criminal activity.