Agartala | May 22, 2025
Tripura is witnessing a growing security concern as the daily Bangladeshi nationals illegal entry through its porous international border shows no signs of slowing down. According to reports, over a thousand Bangladeshi citizens have already managed to illegally cross into India this year, with many more attempting entry each day. The latest incident from Madhupur has once again turned the spotlight on the state’s border security and the rising threat of human trafficking networks. (tripurainfo)
Five Bangladeshi Nationals Caught in Pathariadar
In a major breakthrough on Thursday morning, Madhupur Police—acting on a tip-off from vigilant locals—detained five Bangladeshi nationals from the Pathariadar area. The group, which included three men and two women, was spotted loitering suspiciously before being taken into custody.
Initial interrogation revealed the group had crossed over into Indian territory using a culvert beneath a barbed wire fence, allegedly with help from Bangladeshi trafficking agents.
From Bangladesh to Delhi: Bangladeshi Nationals Illegal Entry
The detainees—all members of the same family—hailed from the Kurigram district under Bangladesh’s Rangpur division. Identified as Monir Khan, his wife Saheba Khatun, sons Shahjalal Khan and Swadhin Khan, and daughter-in-law Dulali Khatun, the group reportedly intended to reach Delhi.
Police sources suggest a wider trafficking racket might be at play, with suspected involvement of local collaborators. A few youths from the Adarsha Colony area are now under the radar for allegedly facilitating the illegal infiltration. The Madhupur Police Station Officer-in-Charge has confirmed that while the preliminary investigation has yielded vital information, more shocking details are likely to emerge soon.
Border Security in Focus Amid Rising Tension
Bangladeshi Nationals illegal entry triggered widespread concern across Tripura, especially against the backdrop of rising Indo-Bangla border tensions. The arrest has once again highlighted the role of organized human trafficking syndicates operating with impunity, not just in smuggling individuals but also possibly aiding the cross-border movement of Rohingyas and other illegal entrants. The cross-border Bangladeshi Nationals illegal entry is seen intensified after the fall of Hasina Govt. in Bangladesh.
With public anxiety rising and debates intensifying over internal security, Thursday’s arrest has sent shockwaves through the Pathariadar locality and beyond.
Disclaimer: This post is based on the information available in web feed at the time of writing.