Dharmanagar, Oct 05, 2024, TRIPURATIMES Desk

Dharmanagar Oct 05: Durga Puja, the biggest religious festival for Hindus seems to be a toned-down affair in neighbouring Bangladesh this year with Islamic radicals protesting against idol worship.

Two Bangladeshi nationals who were detained by the Border Security Force (BSF) while attempting to enter Indian territory through the barbed wire fencing stated that their primary purpose for entering India was to witness Durga Puja celebrations, which seems to have become a tepid affair in Bangladesh this year.

According to Dharmanagar police officials, the individuals, identified as Sohail Das and Shyam Lal Das, reportedly paid brokers Rs 5,000 each to facilitate their entry via Srimangal and Kamalpur.

During preliminary interrogation, the detainees said, “Having a strong desire to participate in the festivities, we came to Tripura by paying the tout”.

Meanwhile, Sobuj Das, a long-time friend of the arrested youths, all residents same village in Bangladesh, who had moved to Silchar, India, four years ago was also caught by the BSF.

“Sobuj Das presently working as a mechanic was intercepted by BSF at Malakar Basti as he went to fetch his friends who were already detained while crossing the border illegally”, said Police.

The BSF handed over the detainees to Dharmanagar Police Station, and appropriate legal actions will be taken in accordance with law, said police.