Agartala, Aug 25: Police authorities have arrested 12 Bangladeshis and 1 tout in two different operations. Seven Bangladeshi nationals along with a tout identified as Jiban Baishya, were apprehended in the Berimura area, under Lefunga Police Station on Sunday. Baishya, an auto-rickshaw driver, was caught with his vehicle, which has been used in trafficking operations. The detainees have been charged and are set to face court proceedings. Lefunga Police Station’s Officer-in-Charge, Sahadev Das, disclosed that Baishya has been involved in trafficking for an extended period using his auto-rickshaw however he remains unwilling to give details about his accomplices.

Additionally, five Bangladeshi nationals were arrested in the Lankamura area by the Durga Chowmuhani police on Friday. Accused were transported to the Agartala West Police Station for further investigation. West Police Station’s Officer-in-Charge, Paritosh Das, stated that an ongoing investigation aims to identify and prosecute those involved in facilitating these illegal immigration activities.