Agartala, Feb. 5 -- A Border Security Force (BSF) sentry opened fire in self-defense, injuring an Indian national who attempted to enter the country illegally.

The incident occurred on the evening of February 4 near the Putia Border Outpost (BOP) in Sepahijala district, Tripura.

Tripura shares an 856 km-long international border with Bangladesh.

According to BSF press release, two individuals-a man and a woman-were spotted approaching the border fence from the Bangladesh side, attempting to breach it.

Despite multiple warnings, they continued advancing and allegedly engaged in a scuffle with the sentry, attempting to snatch his Pump Action Gun (PAG).

"In self-defense and in accordance with the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), the ...