India has said that the recent incident involving Bangladesh nationals in Tripura, underscores the need for Bangladesh to undertake necessary measures to uphold the sanctity of the International Boundary. External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said this in response to media queries on the incident leading to the death of three Bangladesh smugglers. He said, the incident supports the need for construction of fencing to prevent cross-border crimes and smuggling.

A group of three miscreants from Bangladesh crossed the international border on 15th of this month and attempted to steal cattle from Bidyabil village in Indian territory. The spokesperson said that they attacked and injured local villagers with iron dahs and knives, and killed one villager.

Authorities rushed to the spot, where two smugglers were found dead. The third smuggler succumbed to his injuries in hospital the next day. The mortal remains of all three have been handed over to the Bangladesh side. Police have also registered a case.