Tripura Governor visits Srinagar Border Haat in Sabroom
Jul 09, 2024
Agartala (Tripura) [India], July 9 : Tripura Governor Indrasena Reddy visited the Srinagar Border Haat, the sole border market in the region located in the Sabroom subdivision of South Tripura District, on Tuesday.
During his visit, Governor Reddy engaged with various Indian traders, including fish vendors, dried fish merchants, and local vegetable sellers. He also interacted with the Additional District Magistrate (ADM) of Feni district in Bangladesh.
Speaking to the media, Governor Reddy expressed his admiration for the well-organized and beautiful border market. He extended his best wishes for the continued success of the Border Haat and emphasized the importance of strengthening mutual relationships between the people of India and Bangladesh.
Addressing a question regarding the damaged barbed wire fence in several areas of the market, the Governor assured that the matter would be discussed and addressed appropriately.
It is noteworthy that the Srinagar Border Haat commenced operations on January 13, 2015. In light of Governor Reddy's visit, extensive security measures were implemented across Sabroom, with special precautions taken by the local police administration and the Indian Border Security Force (BSF) to ensure his safety. Enhanced security arrangements were also observed in the surrounding border villages.
Governor Reddy's visit highlights the significance of the Border Haat in fostering cross-border trade and strengthening ties between India and Bangladesh, contributing to the local economy and bilateral relations.