In a disturbing incident in Tripura’s Usha Bazar area, miscreants targeted the residence of Kajal Sengupta, a known supporter of the Left, with a bomb attack followed by arson. The assailants hurled bombs at Sengupta’s house late at night and subsequently set fire to his warehouse, destroying stored materials. The estimated loss is approximately Rs. 2O Lakh. This incident has caused widespread unrest in the area, especially as it occurred just before the scheduled visit of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National President J.P. Nadda to the state.
Incident Details
The attack took place in the early hours within the jurisdiction of the Airport Police Station, specifically in Booth No. 6 of the 4 Barjala Assembly constituency. Kajal Sengupta, a prominent Left supporter, reported that miscreants bombed his residence and later ignited his warehouse, leading to the loss of all stored goods. The total damage is estimated to be around Rs. 20 Lakh
Reactions and Investigation
Upon learning of the incident, local Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) Sudip Sarkar, along with leaders from the Communist Party of India (Marxist) [CPI(M)] Narsingarh Regional Committee, visited Sengupta’s residence in the morning. MLA Nayan Sarkar condemned the attack, expressing deep concern over the safety of opposition supporters in the state. The local community has labeled the incident as a disgrace to the state, particularly given its timing ahead of the BJP National President’s visit. There are also allegations of suspicious conduct by the police regarding their handling of the case.
Political Context
The incident coincides with the second anniversary of the BJP-led coalition government in Tripura under Chief Minister Professor Dr. Manik Saha. To mark the occasion, a massive rally is scheduled today at the Astabal Ground in the capital, organized by the state BJP. BJP National President J.P. Nadda is expected to attend the event. The attack on a Left supporter’s residence just before this significant political event has raised tensions and concerns about the state’s law and order situation.
