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Eight arrested for assault on BSF personnel in Tripura

Chief Minister Manik Saha has promised strict legal action against those involved in the attack on security forces in Boxanagar.

Eight people have been detained following an assault on Border Security Force (BSF) personnel in the Ashabari area of Boxanagar, according to The News Mill.

The incident took place on Monday morning when three BSF jawans were attacked. The assailants reportedly tried to take weapons from the injured personnel and damaged a government vehicle.

Chief Minister Manik Saha confirmed the arrests in a post on X. He stated that all those involved will face justice and that violence against security personnel will not be tolerated.

Saha described the attack by the group of miscreants as unacceptable and a matter of grave concern. He said the incident deserves unequivocal condemnation.

The Chief Minister has directed authorities to take swift and stringent measures against those accountable to ensure justice is delivered.

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