Agartala, Jan 13, 2025, PIB

Agartala, Jan 13 (PIB): TirthMukh, a place surrounded by high hills in South district district,  is celebrating  “ Poush Sankranti Mela”  popularly known as Tirth Mukh Mela on 13-14 January 2025. The location of Mela is very close to the Indo-Bangladesh border and a matter of security concern for the Border Security Force (BSF). 

Shri Anil Sharma, DIG Sector HQ BSF Udaipur has directed the BSF Battalion to take all precautionary measures to ensure smooth conduct of the festival and to thwart any interference of miscreants across the border.

A BSF statement stated that coordination between BSF and District administration of Dhalai & Gomati at different levels is being done in advance to ensure smooth conduct of Mela. BSF Tripura has taken various initiatives. 

Additional troops have been deployed to the border to prevent infiltration. Joint Patrollings with TSR and Tripura Police are being carried out to ensure Multi Layered Security. Riverine domination is being carried out in Gomati River and Damboor lake to restrict any unauthorised movement. Border Surveillance has been increased by employment of Night Vision Devices, Drones and CCTV at various patches on the border in close vicinity of Tirth  Mukh. 

Local Stakeholders like Taxi Operator Association and Boat Association were also engaged by BSF to facilitate smooth movement of pilgrims along IBBR (Indo- Bangladesh border Road). Interceptor teams on motorbikes are  intensively patrolling to monitor and regulate movement of civil vehicles on Border Road .Mobile check Posts have been established to  promote a sense of security and to create deterrence amongst anti-social elements. Identity of travellers are being verified through random checking of vehicles.

Border Security Force extends heartiest greetings to all pilgrims on the auspicious occasion of “Paush Sankranti “