By Agartala Correspondent | Tripura 24.in AGARTALA | April 2, 2026
AGARTALA: A festive day turned into a nightmare for a family from Barkathal after a high-speed collision occurred today in front of the Shalbagan Oxygen Park, under the jurisdiction of the NCC Police Station. The accident involved a passenger auto-rickshaw and a speeding motorcycle, leaving a female passenger critically injured.
The injured has been identified as Liza Debbarma, a resident of the Barkathal area.
The Incident: Hit and Run
According to eyewitnesses and local police, the auto-rickshaw (bearing registration number TR01J3858) was traveling past the Oxygen Park when it was struck by a motorcycle. The impact was severe enough to cause significant damage to the auto-rickshaw and inflict serious injuries on Ms. Debbarma, who was a passenger in the vehicle.
Key Details of the Accident:
- Location: Directly in front of Oxygen Park, Shalbagan.
- Vehicles Involved: An auto-rickshaw (TR01J3858) and an unidentified motorcycle.
- The Aftermath: Immediately following the crash, the motorcycle driver managed to flee the scene before locals could intervene.
- Emergency Response: Onlookers rushed to the aid of the victim, and she was immediately transported to the AGMC & GBP Hospital in Agartala, where she is currently undergoing treatment for serious injuries.
Police Action and Recovery
The NCC Police arrived at the spot shortly after receiving the alert. Both the damaged auto-rickshaw and the abandoned motorcycle are currently being recovered from the Shalbagan area as part of the ongoing investigation.
”Our priority was ensuring the victim reached the hospital. We have seized the vehicles and are currently checking CCTV footage from the Oxygen Park area to identify the motorcycle driver who fled the spot. A case has been registered under the relevant sections of the Motor Vehicles Act,” a police official from the NCC station stated.
Safety Concerns at Oxygen Park
Local residents have expressed growing concern over the increasing speed of two-wheelers near the Oxygen Park, which sees a high footfall of families and tourists, especially during holidays like today’s Hanuman Janmotsav. Many are demanding the installation of additional speed breakers and increased traffic patrolling in the Shalbagan stretch to prevent such “hit-and-run” incidents.
