Agartala, Jan. 12 -- The Border Security Force (BSF) stationed in Tripura has successfully foiled a significant smuggling bid and detained three Bangladeshi nationals in separate operations over the past 24 hours.

On January 12, alertMahila Praharis(women personnel) of the BSF thwarted a large-scale smuggling attempt at the Border Out Post (BOP) Ashabari in Sepahijala district.

The smugglers, armed with sharp-edged weapons, attempted to forcefully smuggle contraband across the border.

In response, the BSF personnel fired two rounds from their service weapons under compelling circumstances, successfully preventing the smuggling operation.

A substantial quantity of sugar and other contraband items was recovered during the operation.

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