Agartala, June 10 -- Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Tuesday dispelled the perception that illegal infiltration from Bangladesh has been on the rise, asserting that recent data reflects a slight decline over the past six months.

He attributed the drop to heightened surveillance and coordinated efforts by security forces along the Indo-Bangla border.

Addressing the media at the BJP headquarters in Agartala, Saha stated, "Contrary to common belief, infiltration has not surged. Ground reports and official figures indicate a marginal decrease, thanks to the dedication of our security personnel and intensified monitoring along the border."

However, he acknowledged vulnerabilities in certain sections of the border due to incomplete or d...