Prohibitory orders were enforced and a significant security presence was deployed in Kumarghat subdivision of Tripura’s Unakoti district following clashes between two communities over fair subscription collection. The incident resulted in injuries to five to six individuals and damage to several houses. Internet services in the area have been suspended for 48 hours as a precautionary measure.
Authorities detained eight individuals in connection with the clashes, and the Superintendent of Police requested the shutdown of internet services to prevent the spread of false information. Trouble began when a group demanded subscriptions for a community fair, leading to arson, vandalism, and damage to properties, including a place of worship. Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023, was imposed to maintain law and order.
The situation escalated due to a dispute over fair subscriptions, with tension rising after a minority family allegedly refused to contribute. An unruly mob set fire to properties and vandalized a place of worship, prompting security forces to intervene. Police conducted flag marches to control the situation, urging the public to maintain peace and avoid spreading rumors.
Acting Superintendent of Police Avinash Rai, along with other officials, reviewed security arrangements in the affected areas. The extent of damage is being assessed by district administration officials, while police and paramilitary forces continue to monitor the situation closely.
