A conflict arose in Tripura’s Unakoti district between two communities regarding subscriptions for a local fair, leading to a tense yet calm situation in Kumarghat subdivision. Police detained 10 individuals from both groups, with seven of them arrested and brought before a local court for police custody the next day. Security forces, including Assam Rifles and state police, were deployed in the affected areas to maintain peace.
Prohibitory orders were enforced, and internet services suspended for 48 hours in Kumarghat subdivision following clashes that left several injured and properties damaged. Trouble began when a group demanded subscriptions from a minority family, resulting in vandalism and arson. Authorities are closely monitoring the situation, urging the public to avoid spreading rumors and maintain peace.
State political leaders, including BJP President Rajib Bhattacharjee and Congress President Ashis Kumar Saha, condemned the violence and called for calm. Congress leaders faced allegations of being prevented by authorities from interacting with affected families, sparking criticism of the administration’s actions. The incident has raised concerns about democratic rights and transparency in the region.
