Agartala, Nov. 7 -- Two prime accused, identified as Hasina Begum and Rabiul-Mahabul, have been apprehended by the Border Security Force (BSF) in connection with the attack on BSF personnel at Ashabari in Tripura, in which a service rifle was snatched.

The apprehensions mark a major breakthrough in the case.

Earlier, a joint search operation was conducted at Rahimpur Market by Tripura Police, BSF, Customs officials and the Sonamura Sub-Divisional Administration following an attack on BSF personnel at Ashabari.

During the operation, officials reportedly recovered a large quantity of firecrackers, biscuits and various other goods.

According to sources, the locks and shutters of eight shops were broken during the search operation. The op...