Agartala (Tripura) [India], May 19 (ANI): On the basis of a tip-off, Tripura Police arrested five Bangladeshi for illegal entry at the Baijalbari Outpost here on Sunday.

The individuals were intercepted while traveling in a passenger vehicle. The arrests were executed by officers from the Baijalbari Outpost.

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OC Baijalbari Sub-Inspector Repon Uchoi said, "On the basis of a tip-off, five Bangladeshi nationals were arrested from a passenger car at Baikalbari Naka Point. These five Bangladeshis entered India through the border area of Asaram Bari. The reason for their intrusion is not initially known. The real reason will come out in the police investigation."

Preliminary reports indicate that the five individuals had entered India through the Asharam Bari border area. The exact reasons behind their unauthorized entry remain unclear at this stage. Police investigations are underway to uncover the true motives behind their infiltration.

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Following their arrest, the five Bangladeshi nationals were handed over to Khowai police station for further questioning and necessary legal action. Authorities are expected to release more details as the investigation progresses.

SI Repon Uchoi further said, "Later, these five Bangladeshis were handed over to the police of Khoai police station." (ANI)

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