Late on Sunday night, tensions flared in the Baramura Hills of Tripura when members of a National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) faction, who had previously surrendered, obstructed the Assam–Agartala National Highway. They expressed discontent over the government’s failure to fulfill long-standing commitments outlined in their surrender agreement. The group asserted that their grievances had been repeatedly communicated to the administration without any resolution, prompting them to block the national route as a last resort to highlight their issues.
The blockade resulted in significant disruption, halting all passenger and freight traffic and causing long traffic jams stretching from the Baramura Hills to Hawaibari, lasting through the night until the early morning. In response to reports of the incident, senior administrative officials and a large detachment of police arrived at the scene. After extensive discussions, the administration assured the protesters that their demands would be escalated to higher authorities, which led to the lifting of the blockade.
Following the clearance of the road, normal traffic conditions were slowly restored. Nevertheless, this incident has raised new concerns regarding security and stability in the Baramura Hills area. The local administration has responded by enhancing surveillance and closely monitoring the situation to avert any potential resurgence of unrest.
