Two minors injured in BSF firing at India-Bangladesh border in Tripura's Sepahijala district

A tense situation has erupted in Tripura's Sepahijala district after two minors were injured in a Border Security Force (BSF) firing on Saturday afternoon. The incident occurred when BSF personnel allegedly opened fire on a group of people who were attempting to cross the border into Bangladesh.

According to reports, the injured minors were taken to the local hospital and later referred to the GBP Hospital in Agartala for further treatment. The condition of the injured is said to be critical.

The incident has sparked widespread outrage among local residents, who are demanding a thorough investigation into the matter. Locals have alleged that the BSF personnel acted in a brutal and inhumane manner, and that the firing was unprovoked.

"We are shocked and outraged by the incident. The BSF personnel acted with complete disregard for human life," said a local resident. "We demand that the guilty personnel be punished and that the injured minors receive adequate compensation."
On the other hand, BSF sources have claimed that the personnel had opened fire in self-defense after the group of people ignored warning shots and attempted to cross the border.

The police and administrative officials have reached the spot and are trying to control the situation. The local residents are demanding that the guilty BSF personnel be punished and that the injured minors receive adequate compensation.
The incident has raised concerns about the safety and security of civilians living in the border areas and has sparked calls for increased vigilance and sensitivity on the part of the security forces.

The government has assured that a thorough investigation will be conducted into the matter and that action will be taken against those responsible.

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