Two Injured as BSF Fires Rubber Bullets During Tripura Border Patrol

Overview

• BSF personnel on routine patrol near Putia in Sepahijala district spotted youths moving goods toward the zero line, according to police.
• After repeated warnings reportedly went unheeded, the patrol used rubber bullets, injuring two individuals.
• The injured were first taken to Bishalgarh Hospital and then shifted to GBP Hospital in Agartala, where they are in stable condition.
• Police said the two appear to be minors and have begun document checks alongside a formal inquiry.
• Police increased patrols in the area, cited a high-alert posture linked to developments in Bangladesh, and noted the BSF has not issued a statement on the incident.