The Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) staged a protest at the India-Bangladesh border in northern Tripura, demanding a stop to border trade with Bangladesh. Security forces were present during the protest to ensure order was maintained. Tripura, among the northeastern states, has the highest number of trading points with Bangladesh.
The protesters urged for a complete cessation of border trade and export activities with Bangladesh. Trade between Tripura and Bangladesh is regularly conducted through various points along the border. Northeastern states like Tripura, Meghalaya, Mizoram, and Assam share a lengthy border with Bangladesh, with multiple trade points in operation.
In recent weeks, several Hindu men, including businessmen, have been brutally killed in Bangladesh. Incidents include the lynching of a 25-year-old Hindu youth over false blasphemy allegations and the killing of a 29-year-old Hindu man by a mob. The escalating violence against minorities, particularly Hindus, in Bangladesh has drawn global concern and condemnation.
