AGARTALA | SEPTEMBER 5, 2026: In a shocking incident that has raised serious questions over the operations of private de-addiction facilities in the capital, eight individuals have been arrested in connection with the unnatural death of 21-year-old Tuhin Bhattacharjee at the Swapna Foundation Rehab Center.
According to police sources, Tuhin Bhattacharjee was admitted to the facility on August 15 for addiction recovery treatment. However, he passed away under suspicious circumstances the very next day, on August 16.
Police Investigation & Arrests
- Formal Complaint Filed: Following the tragic death, Tuhin’s family members lodged an official murder and negligence complaint at the NCC (New Capital Complex) Police Station, alleging physical assault and foul play by the rehab staff.
- Special Raid & Arrests: Acting on the complaint, a police team launched targeted raids across the Abhoynagar area under NCC jurisdiction and arrested eight persons associated with the center.
- Statement by NCC OC Paritosh Das: Confirming the arrests, Officer-in-Charge (OC) of NCC Police Station Paritosh Das stated that all eight suspects are being subjected to custodial interrogation to determine the exact sequence of events leading to the victim’s death.
Ongoing Probe into Facility Compliance
Police are investigating whether the Swapna Foundation Rehab Center possessed valid government licenses, trained medical personnel, and standard operating procedures. Investigators are reviewing post-mortem reports and CCTV footage to verify whether physical torture took place inside the center.
The incident has sparked widespread public outrage in Agartala, with local civil society groups demanding strict regulatory oversight and routine inspections of all private de-addiction centers across West Tripura district.
Incident Summary
- Incident: Unnatural death of a youth at Swapna Foundation Rehab Center.
- Victim: Tuhin Bhattacharjee (Admitted Aug 15; Died Aug 16).
- Jurisdiction: NCC Police Station, Agartala.
- Key Action: 8 individuals arrested from Abhoynagar.
- Key Official: Paritosh Das (OC, NCC Police Station).
- Date: Saturday, September 5, 2026.
