Tripura CM: Illegal Infiltration Declining, Border Surveillance Stepped Up

By Our Correspondent

Agartala, June 10, 2025

Tripura Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha on Tuesday said that illegal infiltration from Bangladesh has slightly declined over the last six months due to intensified border surveillance. Addressing reporters after a press meet at the BJP headquarters, he dismissed the perception of a spike in infiltration, attributing the improved situation to the diligence of security forces.

Dr Saha acknowledged vulnerabilities along certain stretches of the India-Bangladesh border, where barbed wire fencing is either weak or absent. He said the issue has been raised with central leaders and security agencies. The Chief Minister also noted a rise in the detention of illegal immigrants as a result of ongoing operations.

His comments come amid pressure from coalition partner Tipra Motha, which has demanded a thorough drive to identify and deport undocumented Bangladeshi nationals living in Tripura without valid documents.

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