Clash Between BSF and Bangladeshi Civilians Near Kailashahar Border Creates Tension

By Our Correspondent

Agartala, January 8, 2025

A dramatic altercation broke out in broad daylight between BSF personnel and Bangladeshi civilians near the Indo-Bangladesh international border at Pillar No. 47 in Maguruli Gram Panchayat in Kailashahar on Tuesday. The incident escalated to an attempt to snatch weapons from BSF jawans and an attack with sharp weapons, creating tension in the area.

According to reports, Bangladeshi smugglers were attempting to smuggle bidi (local cigarettes) into Bangladesh through the border. Two patrolling BSF jawans intercepted the activity and tried to stop the smugglers. However, the smugglers ignored their warnings and continued their activities.

As the situation intensified, the smugglers hurled abuses at the BSF personnel and challenged them. The two jawans pursued the smugglers across the border, entering a Bangladeshi village in search of the culprits. When the BSF personnel returned to Indian territory, Bangladeshi Border Guards (BGB) arrived at the scene and began discussions with the jawans.

During this time, local Bangladeshi villagers grew agitated and attacked the BSF personnel, attempting to snatch their weapons and even assaulting them with sharp tools. One BGB personnel reportedly tried to protect the BSF jawans, but the situation worsened as the villagers used offensive language, mocked their religion, and falsely accused them of firing within Bangladeshi territory and misbehaving with women.

As more BSF reinforcements arrived, the Bangladeshi villagers retreated. The incident has left the border area in Maguruli Gram Panchayat highly tense, with both sides monitoring the situation closely.