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**Summary:**

The Border Security Force (BSF) in South Tripura, India, engaged with a group of smugglers attempting to cross the International Border from Bangladesh. The BSF claims they acted in self-defense after the smugglers became violent. Two Bangladeshi smugglers were killed, another was injured, and two Indian smugglers were arrested. A consignment of medicines worth ₹15 lakh was recovered. A flag meeting was held with Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB), who expressed concern, but the BSF reiterated its stance against smuggling.

**News Article:**

**BSF Kills Two Smugglers in Border Clash, Tripura**

*Agartala, July 26, 2025* – Two suspected Bangladeshi smugglers were killed by the Border Security Force (BSF) in South Tripura following a violent confrontation at the International Border, officials reported on Saturday. The incident occurred in the early hours of Friday at Amzadnagar.

According to a senior BSF officer, personnel were monitoring the border when they detected a significant smuggling attempt. “BSF personnel were keeping a close vigil on the border when they spotted a major smuggling attempt. As they tried to intercept, the smugglers got violent. In self-defence, the security personnel opened fire,” the officer stated.

In addition to the fatalities, one Bangladeshi smuggler was injured and is currently receiving treatment in Bangladesh. Two Indian smugglers have been arrested by Tripura police in connection with the incident, according to Assistant Inspector General (Law and Order) of the Tripura Police, Ranadhir Debbarma.

The BSF recovered a consignment of medicines valued at ₹15 lakh from the scene. The body of the smuggler who died on site was handed over to Bangladeshi authorities on Friday.

A commandant-level flag meeting was held between the BSF and Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB). While BGB officers expressed concern regarding the firing, the BSF reiterated its firm stance against smuggling and emphasized that the use of force was in self-defense. The BSF has reaffirmed their commitment to technological modernisation for increased efficiency.

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