Tripura: Pratima Bhowmik’s Brother Detained for Alleged Trafficking; Fake Documents Under Probe
The Brother of BJP leader and Former Union Minister Pratima Bhowmik has been detained in Tripura for alleged involvement in cross-border trafficking connected to Bangladesh. Police reportedly recovered suspected fake identity documents, which have been sent for forensic verification. The investigation is still at an early stage—no formal charges have been filed, and questioning is ongoing. The BJP has not issued any official statement yet, while authorities have urged the public not to speculate until the probe is complete.
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Agartala, 25-11-25
In a significant development from Tripura, the brother of BJP leader and former Union Minister Pratima Bhowmik has been detained by police for alleged involvement in cross-border trafficking linked to Bangladesh, according to website Tripurainfoway.
The report states that the detention followed an operation based on intelligence inputs suggesting suspected illegal movement of individuals across the Indo-Bangladesh border.
Fake Documentation Seized for Verification
According to website Tripurainfoway, police recovered multiple identity documents during the search, some of which are suspected to be forged.
Officials confirmed that the materials have been sent for forensic examination, and no final confirmation has been made yet.
A senior police officer, without naming the accused, said:
“The matter is still under investigation. Detention does not imply guilt. Further action will depend on verified evidence.”
No Official Response from BJP So Far
As of now, neither Pratima Bhowmik nor the state BJP leadership has issued an official statement.
Party sources quoted by local media said they are treating the situation as a legal matter until more details surface.
Opposition parties have called for transparency, while avoiding direct comments pending official clarification.
Investigation at Early Stage
Police officials stated that:
- questioning is ongoing,
- no formal charges have been filed yet, and
- further steps will depend on evidence gathered.
Authorities also indicated potential coordination with agencies monitoring the Tripura–Bangladesh border, a region previously known for smuggling and illegal transit activities.
Appeal to Avoid Speculation
Law enforcement has urged the public and media to refrain from spreading unverified information, as the investigation remains active.
By Choba Tripura
