The district administration in Tripura’s Kumarghat subdivision, Unakoti district, has lifted the suspension of internet and mobile data services as the situation improves. Following clashes over fair subscriptions, 11 individuals from both communities have been arrested, maintaining a tense but mostly peaceful atmosphere in the area.
District Magistrate Tamal Majumder announced the restoration of internet and mobile data services, previously suspended after the violence on January 10. The prohibitory order under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) has been relaxed, now limited to vulnerable areas within the Fatikroy police station zones. Chief Minister Manik Saha emphasized a zero-tolerance policy towards those who take the law into their own hands.
A delegation from the Communist Party of India (CPI) visited the incident site to evaluate the situation but faced obstacles in interacting with affected minority families, leading to allegations against the police administration. Trouble began when youths demanded fair subscriptions from a timber-laden vehicle, escalating tensions after a minority family’s refusal in the Shimultala area.
The situation worsened as an unruly mob set fire to houses, vehicles, a timber shop, and a place of worship. The Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) imposed Section 163 of the BNSS, 2023, to prevent further escalation and maintain law and order. Security forces, including Assam Rifles, Tripura State Rifles (TSR), CRPF, and state police, are actively patrolling the area to prevent rumors and maintain peace.
