By Agartala Correspondent | Tripura 24.in
AGARTALA | May 18, 2026
AGARTALA: Breaking his silence on the sensational abduction case that shook the capital city over the weekend, Sadar Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) Debaprasad Roy addressed the media today to clarify the details of the investigation. Speaking face-to-face with reporters, the top official confirmed that the police have successfully apprehended four individuals directly linked to the May 16 kidnapping incident.
The SDPO further stated that following intense interrogation and the completion of primary legal formalities, all four arrested suspects are being produced before the local court today with a prayer for police custody.
Victim Rescued Safely within Moments
Providing crucial clarity on the timeline of the operation, SDPO D.P. Roy revealed that the swiftness of the police intervention gave the perpetrators absolutely no time to execute their plans.
Key Briefings from the SDPO:
- Immediate Release: The officer confirmed that the abducted individual was successfully rescued and released from the clutches of the miscreants almost immediately after the crime was reported.
- Prompt Mobilization: The coordinated response between anti-snatching squads, traffic interceptors, and the West Agartala Police Station completely choked the suspects’ escape route.
- Legal Action: A regular case has been registered against the accused quartet. The police are seeking their custody from the magistrate to unearth the deeper conspiracy.
“Zero Tolerance for Lawlessness”: SDPO D.P. Roy
While the police have kept the identity of the victim withheld for safety and privacy reasons, the SDPO assured the public that the law enforcement machinery is fully capable of handling such sudden criminal challenges.
”Our priority was the immediate safety of the victim, and our teams managed to secure his release without any harm within moments of the incident. We have rounded up four key players involved in this crime. We are placing them before the honorable court today to seek police remand. Our investigation is wide open, and we are looking into the exact financial or personal disputes that triggered this desperate act on May 16,” Sadar SDPO Debaprasad Roy told journalists.
Upgraded Surveillance in the Capital
Following the back-to-back development of the crime and the swift breakthrough, police presence has been visibly intensified across the town. The SDPO concluded his briefing by urging the media and the public to rely only on official police statements to avoid rumor-mongering regarding the security environment of Agartala.
