Second Bangladesh embankment near Tripura border sparks flood fears
Digital Desk: The Kailashahar area in Tripura remains under high alert as Bangladesh continues to construct a second embankment near Bilonia inside the Muhuri River estuary of South Tripura district. The local population asserts that border norms are breached by the construction project, which increases their concern about severe flooding during the monsoon season.
The embankment, reportedly 15 to 20 feet high and stretching over 1 to 1.5 kilometers long, just 10 to 50 yards into Indian territory. This construction violates international border rules, which demand that construction to stop 150 yards from the border. The presence of more than 500 families puts them in danger of both waterlogging and submersion across Netaji Subhash Chandra Nagar and Ishan Chandra Nagar Gram Panchayats, even Bilonia town is under threat.
A major concern emerges from the structure because it lacks any drainage outlets throughout its entire span. Through their submission to the Ministry of Home Affairs, the Border Security Force (BSF) presented evidence that residents want the Indian government to swiftly handle with Dhaka.
Construction is reportedly ongoing around the clock with 10 to 12 excavators and bulldozers deployed by Bangladeshi authorities, heightening local anxieties. The Border Security Force (BSF) has submitted a report to the Ministry of Home Affairs, sources confirmed, while residents are demanding that the Indian government raise the matter urgently with Dhaka.
The incident mirrors a similar embankment-related issue in Kailashahar in Unakoti district earlier this month, indicating a worrying pattern along the Indo-Bangladesh border. With Tripura surrounded by Bangladesh on three sides and sharing an 857-kilometer border, these developments pose a significant concern.
Local residents jointly request that builders take down the embankment or execute effective drainage solutions to forestall future disasters. The monsoon interval prompts local residents to wait for prompt help from the central alongside state authorities to defend their houses and maintain their means of survival.
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