Agartala, Jan. 13 -- The Border Security Force (BSF) Tripura has been placed on high alert ahead of the "Poush Sankranti Mela," popularly known as the Tirthmukh Mela, scheduled to take place on January 13-14 at Tirthmukh in the Gomati district of Tripura.

Tirthmukh, a serene location surrounded by high hills and the Dumboor reservoir, lies near the Indo-Bangladesh border, raising significant security concerns during the festival.

Anil Sharma, DIG of Sector Headquarters BSF Udaipur, Gomati district, has instructed BSF battalions under his command to implement stringent precautionary measures to ensure the smooth conduct of the festival and to prevent any potential cross-border mischief.

"Coordination between the BSF and district adminis...