Bangla copter violates Indian airspace

The airspace was violated in South Tripura district, said BSF IG SK Dutta.

A Bangladesh army helicopter has "violated" Indian air space at different places in Sabroom sub-division of South Tripura district, Inspector General of Border Security Force (BSF) S K Dutta said on Monday.

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"The Bangladesh army helicopter entered into Indian territory over the Chhotakhil border outpost in South Tripura district on Sunday", the BSF IG said adding that "this was the second time that a Bangladesh army helicopter violated Indian airspace within two months".

Dutta said the incident was reported to Indian Air Force for investigation because it is a standard practice to report all cases of airspace violation to the airforce for necessary action.

The motive is not clear, he said adding all the border outposts in Tripura have been put on alert to report to the headquarters in case of any further violation of airspace.

Earlier, on April 22, when there was exchange of fire between BSF and BDR at the areas under Kathalchhari border outpost of the district over erection of border fencing, a helicopter of Bangladesh army had violated Indian airspace.