Agartala, May 13 -- Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha revealed on Tuesday that cases of illegal immigration from Bangladesh have risen by 36% over the past two years.

Addressing the appointment letter distribution ceremony for 975 newly recruited police constables, Saha explained that the state, bordered by Bangladesh on three sides, faces an ongoing challenge with illegal infiltration. He attributed the increase in detections to the enhanced vigilance of security forces.

Saha outlined the state's three-tier security system, with the Border Security Force (BSF) at the border, Tripura State Rifles as the second line, and Tripura Police as the final defense. He added that in 2024, cases of illegal immigration increased by 18% compared to ...