Kamalpur, 23 October 2025: The 24-hour bandh called by Tipra Civil Service turned violent in Kamalpur subdivision’s Shantirbazar area on Thursday evening, prompting the Dhalai District Administration to impose Section 163 of the BNSS, 2023, to maintain peace and order.
Tension escalated when bandh supporters entered the Shantirbazar market and attempted to force shopkeepers to close their establishments. The traders resisted, leading to heated arguments and a violent clash. Bandh supporters allegedly looted several shops and set a vehicle on fire. When the fire service arrived, their vehicle was vandalized.
During the incident, SDPO Samudra Debbarma and Salema BDO Abhijit Choudhury were injured BDO Choudhury sustained a head injury after his vehicle was attacked. Engineer Animesh Saha was also reportedly assaulted. A local businessman, Biplab Deb, suffered a severe eye injury, while several protesters were injured by arrows and sharp objects during the confrontation.
Following the outbreak of violence, Dhalai District Magistrate and Collector Vivek H.B., IAS, issued an order under Section 163 of the BNSS, 2023, prohibiting the assembly of more than four persons, use of weapons, provocative speeches, and movement of vehicles in prohibited areas within Kamalpur Sub-Division until further notice.
Reacting to the incident, Tripura Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha strongly condemned the violent attack, stating on social media:
“We strongly condemn the violent attack by Tipra Motha supporters on Shri Abhijit Majumdar (BDO, Salema), Engineer Shri Animesh Saha, and residents of Shantirbazar, Dhalai District. Such acts of violence are unacceptable. The administration is directed to take swift and strict action against those responsible.”
The situation in Kamalpur remains tense, with security forces deployed in the affected areas to prevent further escalation.
