Guwahati, Feb. 5 -- A Border Security Force (BSF) sentry opened fire in self-defence, injuring an Indian national who attempted to enter Indian territory illegally near Border Outpost (BOP) Putia in Sepahijala district, Tripura.

According to the BSF, troops spotted two suspects, a male and a female, approaching the border fence from the Bangladesh side, attempting to breach it.

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

The BSF said that in self-defence and following Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), the sentry fired one round, resulting in a minor injury to the male individual, while the female managed to esca...