Agartala: The 21 accused arrested in connection with the Ashabari BSF clash case were produced before the court on Friday after the expiry of their police remand, amid tight security.

The incident took place on November 2 in the Ashabari Notun Bazar area of Boxanagar, where a clash reportedly broke out between BSF personnel and suspected smugglers, triggering tension in the area. Police subsequently arrested 21 people in connection with the incident.

On Friday, the court ordered that the 10 male accused be sent to judicial custody. Meanwhile, the investigating team sought a further five-day police remand for the remaining 11 accused, including three women, for further questioning.

The court’s final order regarding the remand plea of the remaining accused was not available at the time of filing this report.

The next course of action in the investigation is now being closely watched.