Agartala, 16th October 2026 : Tension gripped the Ashabari border area along the India-Bangladesh international boundary after two Bangladeshi police personnel were allegedly detained for crossing into Indian territory. Following a flag meeting between the border guarding forces and concerned authorities of the two countries, the personnel were reportedly handed over to the Bangladeshi authorities.
According to preliminary information, the incident took place near Border Pillar No. 2059 in the Ashabari border area under Shashidal Union of Brahmanpara Police Station in Bangladesh’s Cumilla district.
The two personnel were identified as Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) Imran Hossain and Constable Rohit Dewan, both attached to Brahmanpara Police Station. They allegedly crossed the international boundary at around 10:30 pm on Thursday while on night patrol and entered Indian territory near Gates No. 167 and 168 along the Ashabari border.
Local residents reportedly noticed their presence on the Indian side, following which news of their detention spread across the border area. There were also allegations that the two personnel were under the influence of alcohol. However, this claim has not been independently verified, and no official confirmation was available at the time of filing this report.
Following the incident, the Border Security Force (BSF) reportedly took charge of the matter and brought the two Bangladeshi personnel under its custody. According to local sources, they were questioned overnight at the Ashabari Border Outpost (BOP).
On Friday, a flag meeting was reportedly held following communication between the border guarding forces and other concerned authorities of the two countries. The meeting was organised under the initiative of the BSF’s 49th Battalion and took place at the zero point near Gate No. 163 and Border Pillar No. 2057 along the Rahimpur border, in the area of the Rahimpur Katamura BOP.
Representatives of the border guarding forces, police and intelligence agencies of both countries were reportedly present at the meeting. Following discussions, the process of handing over the two personnel to the Bangladeshi authorities was completed. However, an official statement detailing the circumstances of the incident and the handover was not immediately available.
Questions have emerged over the circumstances in which the two police personnel allegedly crossed the international boundary at night. Claims have also surfaced that yaba tablets were found in their possession. Additionally, unverified allegations circulating locally suggest that they may have entered India for an illicit purpose involving an Indian woman.
However, none of these allegations has been independently verified or officially confirmed. The claims should therefore be treated with caution until the concerned authorities issue a statement or the findings of an investigation become available.
The incident has renewed discussions over border security and surveillance in the Ashabari area. The circumstances surrounding the alleged crossing, the purpose of their presence on the Indian side and whether any prohibited substances were involved remain unclear.
Further details are awaited from the concerned authorities of both countries.
