Tripura man abducted in Bangladesh, handed over to BSF safely

AGARTALA: A man from Tripura who was allegedly abducted and was later rescued in Bangladesh recently was handed over to the Border Security Force by the Border Guards of Bangladesh (BGB) on Friday.

The man identified as Challa Fru Mog was allegedly abducted during a visit to Bangladesh.

According to a BSF statement, Challa Fru Mog was handed over at around 10:30 AM in the presence of immigration and police officials from both India and Bangladesh.

The incident unfolded after Mog's wife, Swapna Mog, reported his abduction to BSF personnel at the Belonia Border Outpost on September 19.

“On September 19 at about 10:30 AM Swapna Mog wife of Challa Fru  Mog resident of Mogpara, Radhanagar under South Tripura district visited Border out post-Belonia and approached BSF Coy Commander regarding the abduction of her husband in Bangladesh. Responding with alacrity to the grievance of Swapna Mog, BSF approached BGB at the appropriate level. BSF and BGB acted in tandem displaying synergy which ensured the safe and timely return of Challa Fru Mog”, said BSF.

Mog, a resident of Mogpara, Radhanagar in the South Tripura district, had travelled to Bangladesh on September 13 to visit relatives using a valid passport and visa through the Land Customs Station in Belonia.

While returning, he was allegedly abducted by a group of miscreants, who demanded a ransom of Rs 1 lakh for his release.

In response to Swapna Mog’s urgent appeal, the BSF acted swiftly, coordinating with the BGB to secure her husband's safe return.

However, there was no confirmation if the ransom was paid or if the man was rescued.