The individuals, who were captured at different points along the 4,096-km India-Bangladesh border, are currently being questioned and will be handed over to the respective state police for further legal action, according to a BSF spokesperson.

The border, which stretches over 4,096.9 km and traverses five Indian states—West Bengal, Assam, Meghalaya, Mizoram, and Tripura—presents a complex landscape, featuring dense forests, hills, rivers, and populous towns.

The precautionary measure aims to ensure national security and prevent any potential fallout from the unrest that has resulted in significant loss of life and increased tensions in the neighbouring country.

The abrupt move was announced in a government order issued on Friday, which stated that both officers were being prematurely repatriated to their respective state cadres.

Addressing the issue on Thursday, IG BSF Tripura Frontier Patel Piyush Purushottam Das emphasized the adoption of a multi-pronged strategy to tackle the crisis.

Several items including explosives were recovered from the camp in the Singhbhum forests on Thursday.

This accomplishment follows her successful completion of an intensive 8-week course at the Central School of Armament and Warfare Skills (CSWT) located in Indore, as confirmed by an official on Monday.