Constable Amir Khan Bhuiya, who is currently serving in West Tripura, has been suspended by the Tripura Police amidst allegations of bribery. The suspension comes following the registration of a criminal case against Bhuiya and four others under Amtali PS Case No. 2025/AMT/111, dated October 26, 2025. The case has been filed under various sections of the BNS Act, 2023. The allegations against Constable Bhuiya include gross misconduct and involvement in illegal activities during his time at the office of the Superintendent of Police, West Tripura. A departmental inquiry has also been initiated against him in addition to the criminal…

The recent violence in Shantir Bazar village in Tripura has led to the arrest of two individuals by the Tripura Police. The unrest occurred following a 24-hour strike called by the Tripura Civil Society. According to a senior Tripura Police official who spoke to India Today NE on Sunday, October 26, the arrests were made after a raid conducted by the police. Riaz Debbarma was apprehended in Maharani in the Salema police station area. During the transportation of the suspect to the police station, a group of enraged locals attacked the police vehicle, causing damage. Additional police personnel were deployed…

The Border Security Force (BSF) in Tripura detained six Bangladeshi nationals, including a child, at Ambassa Railway Station in Dhalai district on Sunday. The detainees had reportedly come to Ambassa with the intention of travelling to Jalpaiguri in West Bengal in search of work, and all of them are said to be residents of Bagerhat district in Bangladesh. Sources revealed that during preliminary interrogation, one of the detainees confessed to illegally entering Tripura about a month ago. He had previously worked at a tea garden in Bangladesh where he met someone who introduced him to a contact in Agartala. Subsequently,…

The recent outbreak of violence in Kamalpur subdivision of Tripura’s Dhalai district following a strike has been strongly condemned by Tourism and Transport Minister Sushanta Chowdhury. In a statement on Sunday, October 26, Minister Chowdhury called on the people to reject separatist ideologies and reaffirm their commitment to democracy. The Minister made these comments after participating in Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Mann Ki Baat programme in Banamanipur, Agartala. Addressing reporters later, Minister Chowdhury emphasized that the violent incident that occurred during the strike was not politically motivated. “Regardless of political affiliations, people from all walks of life in the state…

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha praised the state for its consistent participation and enthusiasm in the Mann Ki Baat program during a gathering in Takarjala, West District on Sunday, October 26. He highlighted that Tripura has always been at the forefront of the program, with people from all walks of life eagerly tuning in to listen to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s addresses. Speaking at the event, CM Saha emphasized the positive impact of the Prime Minister’s guidance on the state’s progress. He commended the Prime Minister for shedding light on important issues through Mann Ki Baat, such as the proper…

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha has accused a local civil society group of engaging in an armed movement disguised as a peaceful protest, stating that their true intentions are now clear to all. The Chief Minister made these remarks during a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) event in Mungiakami, Khowai district, where 6,400 voters officially joined the party. CM Saha emphasized that the state government is committed to the development of tribal communities and will not compromise on this goal. He welcomed the new BJP members, stating, “Without the BJP, the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC), the state, or…

The emergence of these alleged Bangladeshi National ID and Birth Certificate documents has added fuel to the fire in the ongoing debate over illegal immigration in Tripura. Ranjit Debbarma, a prominent figure in the state’s political landscape, finds himself at the center of this controversy. The documents in question purport to show that the MLA, who represents the Tipra Motha constituency, is actually a Bangladeshi national. This revelation has raised eyebrows, given Debbarma’s vocal opposition to illegal Bangladeshi migrants in the region. In response to the allegations, Debbarma has vehemently denied the authenticity of the documents, labeling them as “completely…

Several government officials and local residents were injured in a violent attack in Surma, Tripura, which has been attributed to supporters of the Tipra Motha political party. The incident took place after a strike organized by a Motha-linked forum ended on Thursday evening. In response to the attack, Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha visited the GBP Hospital in Agartala to meet with the victims and inquire about their condition. He strongly condemned the violence and instructed the administration to take immediate action against those responsible for the attack. Among the injured were the Block Development Officer (BDO) Abhijit Majumder, Engineer…

Several individuals, including government officers, were injured in a violent attack in Tripura’s Surma, leading Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha to place blame on Tipra Motha supporters. The incident took place in the Dhalai district of Tripura after a strike organized by a Motha-linked forum ended on Thursday evening. Chief Minister Dr. Saha swiftly condemned the attack and instructed the administration to take immediate action against those responsible. Among the injured were Block Development Officer Abhijit Majumder, Engineer Animesh Saha, and local residents who were reportedly targeted by Tipra Motha supporters in Santirbazar. In response to the violence, security forces…

The Department of Animal Resources Development in Tripura has taken proactive measures to protect the state’s pig population from infectious disease outbreaks by issuing a public advisory prohibiting the transportation of pigs within and into the state until further notice. The advisory specifies that no pigs are allowed to enter Tripura without prior approval from the department. Consignments arriving by rail or road must adhere to Rule 96 of the Transportation of Animals Rules, 2001, and undergo inspection by veterinary officers to verify their health and vaccination records before being granted permission to enter the state. Transporters are required to…

Rail transport in Tripura was severely impacted on Wednesday as a bandh called by the Tripura Civil Society brought train operations to a halt across the state. The shutdown, organized to push for a range of demands including the detection and deportation of illegal Bangladeshi immigrants, the implementation of the Inner Line Permit, and the enforcement of the Tiprasa Accord, resulted in widespread cancellations and delays. Protesters began blocking railway tracks at various points along the Dharmanagar–Agartala section starting at 7:25 am, leading to the suspension of multiple services throughout the day. The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) reported that seven…

The state of Tripura was rocked by widespread disruptions on October 23 as the Tripura Civil Society launched a 24-hour state-wide bandh to press for eight key demands. Among the demands were the introduction of the Inner Line Permit (ILP), implementation of the Tiprasa Accord, and the identification and deportation of illegal Bangladeshi migrants. Protesters took to the streets, blocking roads and staging demonstrations in Agartala and more than 45 other locations across the state. The civil society group stated that the bandh would continue for 24 hours, with picketing at major junctions to bring attention to their demands. In…