Overview
- Three Bangladeshi nationals were killed on October 15 near Bidyabil in Tripura’s Khowai district, with India stating the incident occurred about three kilometers inside its territory.
- Bangladesh condemned the deaths as a brutal mob killing, called it a grave human-rights violation, and demanded an immediate, impartial and transparent investigation with perpetrators brought to justice.
- India’s Ministry of External Affairs said the men were cross-border smugglers who attempted cattle theft, attacked villagers with machetes and knives, and caused the death of one Indian before dying in an altercation.
- Authorities said the bodies were handed over to Bangladesh through BSF–BGB coordination and a police case has been registered; Tripura Police reported that villager Mithu Telanga died from injuries sustained in the clash.
- New Delhi urged stronger border security and support for completing fencing to deter smuggling, while key facts remain disputed and no joint or independent inquiry has been announced.