The restoration work of a temple near the Assam border stopped

• Bangladeshi Soldiers Now Engage in Anti-Hindu Actions

• Border Security Force (BSF) soldiers intervened and pushed them back

Guwahati (Assam) – Soldiers from the Bangladesh Border Guard, stationed at the Zakiganj outpost in Bangladesh’s Sylhet region, crossed the Kushiyara River and entered the Sreebhumi district of Assam. They threatened and stopped workers who were engaged in restoring the ancient Mata Manasa Devi temple along the riverbank’s forest road.

Upon learning of the incident, Indian Border Security Force (BSF) soldiers arrived at the scene and opposed the Bangladeshi soldiers. Despite this, the Bangladeshi soldiers continued their resistance until discussions were held with their officers, after which they withdrew.

🚨 Bangladeshi soldiers cross into Assam, halt temple renovation! 🛠️

Indian BSF steps in, drives them away! 💪

👉 This aggressive move indicates deteriorating India-Bangladesh relations, similar to Pakistan. 🚫

👉 Will India take a strong stance against Bangladesh’s anti-Hindu… pic.twitter.com/9pGgjYNgyU

— Sanatan Prabhat (@SanatanPrabhat) December 8, 2024

The area on both sides of the river, extending 150 meters, is uninhabited, and any construction work there requires prior approval. Currently, the temple restoration work is proceeding under the protection of the Border Security Force.

The Sreebhumi district shares a 94 km border with Bangladesh, of which 43 km runs along the riverbank. Notably, there is no fencing along a 4 km stretch of the international border.

Editorial Perspective

This incident makes it clear that relations between India and Bangladesh are starting to mirror the hostility India has with Pakistan. It wouldn’t be surprising if such incidents escalate to gunfire exchanges on the border in the future. India must take necessary action to teach Bangladesh an appropriate lesson before such a situation arises.