Protest Against Embankment Built By Bangladesh Near Tripura Border

The Youth Tipra Federation or YTF, the youth wing of the ruling BJP's alliance partner Tipra Motha party, staged a major protest on Monday at Bankar Market near the Bangladesh border in south Tripura, raising concerns over a high-rise embankment built by Bangladesh next to the Muhari river, close to the zero line. Bangladesh is building the embankment along the international border and locals fear floods in the Indian side, especially during monsoon. Carrying the Indian flag and party banners, the protesters attempted to march toward the embankment site. But they were halted by a heavy contingent of security forces, including Border Security Force personnel, who cited the risk of escalating tensions along the sensitive border region.