314 Students Escape Violence in Bangladesh, Cross into Tripura

Key Points:

1. Student Influx: 314 students from India and Nepal crossed into Tripura on July 21 to escape violent protests in Bangladesh.
2. Entry Points: The students entered through Integrated Check Posts (ICPs) at Agartala and Srimantapur along the Tripura-Bangladesh border.
3. Breakdown of Arrivals: ICP Agartala received 152 students (86 Indians, 66 Nepalese), while 162 Indian students entered through ICP Srimantapur.
4. Ongoing Support: The Land Port Authority of India (LPI) and the BSF are coordinating to provide transportation, accommodations, and assistance with existing travel tickets.
5. Future Arrivals: Authorities expect more students to arrive in the coming days due to the ongoing violence in Bangladesh.

Agartala, July 21: A total of 314 students from India and Nepal crossed into Tripura on July 21, fleeing violent protests in Bangladesh. These students entered through two Integrated Check Posts (ICPs) along the 856 km international border between Tripura and Bangladesh.

According to Border Security Force (BSF) officials, by 3 PM on July 21, students had entered Tripura via ICP Agartala and ICP Srimantapur in the Sepahijala District. ICP Agartala received 152 students, including 86 Indians and 66 Nepalese, while 162 Indian students crossed through ICP Srimantapur. The BSF anticipates that more students may arrive in the coming days.

Debasish Nandi, Manager of the Land Port Authority of India (LPI), informed India Today NE that the influx began as violence erupted in Bangladesh. “Yesterday, around 360 students entered. We are coordinating their reception with the BSF,” Nandi said. Following immigration procedures, the transport department is providing transportation and accommodations for the students.

The LPI is also assisting students with existing flight and train tickets for their return to their hometowns. As tensions in Bangladesh persist, Tripura authorities are preparing for potential additional arrivals.