A tense situation has unfolded along the India-Bangladesh border in the Sribhumi area, after a group of Bangladeshi nationals reportedly confronted with the Border Security Force (BSF) near the Bhanga–Harinagar sector. According to reports, the incident occurred along the border separating Assam’s Cachar and Karimganj districts from Bangladesh’s Sylhet district, particularly in the Rasulpur area under Ward No. 9 of the Manikpur Union, Jakiganj Upazila. Sources said Bangladeshi nationals had allegedly entered Indian territory to cultivate vegetables on land near the Surma River. A team from the 170th Battalion of the BSF after noticing their activity, they approached the area and objected to the ongoing agricultural work. The BSF personnel reportedly dismantled bamboo fences, temporary sheds, and other makeshift structures erected on the land.
The action of BSF allegedly angered the Bangladeshi nationals, who gathered in large numbers and confronted the BSF, shouting abuses and slogans against Indian forces. Soon after, a large number of residents gathered on the Bangladeshi side of the border, launching anti-India slogans and demonstrations. Social media platforms in Bangladesh were flooded with posts claiming that BSF had crossed into Bangladeshi territory, with some calling for retaliation if such “encroachments” occurred again. Despite the provocation, BSF personnel maintained their position without retreating, ensuring that the situation did not go out of control. Following the incident, a flag meeting between the Border Security Force (BSF) and Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) was held to defuse the tension. Both sides reportedly discussed measures to prevent further escalation and to maintain peace along the international boundary.
However, reports from the Manikpur border area of Jakiganj indicate that local Bangladeshi residents continue to stir tension, with gatherings and anti-India rhetoric persisting in the region. Authorities from both nations are closely monitoring the situation to prevent any further breach of peace along the sensitive border. “An argument between BSF personnel and Bangladeshi nationals happened at the border area after a few Bangladeshi nationals crossed the border and tried ro claim Indian territory. They tried to used the Indian territory for cultivation. After the river water fallen, the land comes out and the people from Bangladesh side came her claiming the Indian territory,” saud DIG, BSF, Mizoram Cachar Frontier. He said, “Its a Zero land and its belongs to India. Its a riverine border and that is the reason such problem arises. They have claimed, our BSF have counter claim. A flag meeting had happened and another meeting will happen today,”.