Tripura

06 Dec

BSF nabs gold smugglers in Tripura, recovers 2.18 kg of gold

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

The Border Security Force (BSF) intercepted a major smuggling operation, confiscating 2.180 kilograms of gold valued at ₹1.71 crore near the Indo-Bangladesh border in Tripura’s Sepahijala district. The seizure was made by the vigilant 81 Battalion near Border Out Post N C Nagar. Acting on specific intelligence, BSF personnel set up an ambush along the International Border. Suspicious activity was detected near the border fence, but the suspected smugglers fled under the cover of dense vegetation and darkness. Despite their escape, BSF troops conducted a meticulous search and recovered gold bars, biscuits, and nuts collectively weighing 2.180 kilograms. The recovered…

06 Dec

Mizoram police seize Rs 15.40 lakh worth of heroin in Champhai

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

In a significant operation against drug trafficking, the Mizoram Excise and Narcotics Department seized 244.5 grams of heroin and 2.28 kilograms of methamphetamine tablets from Mualkawi village in Champhai district on Thursday. Three individuals were apprehended during the operation, which was carried out with support from the Assam Rifles and volunteers of the Young Mizo Association (YMA). Officials lauded the collaborative effort as a crucial step in combating the region’s burgeoning drug trade. In another joint operation, the Assam Rifles and the Excise and Narcotics Department seized 22 grams of Heroin No. 4 valued at Rs 15.40 lakh from the…

05 Dec

Twipra Women Federation protests government’s plan to turn Puspabanta palace into hotel

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Over 100 women activists from the Twipra Women Federation (TWF) staged a strong protest in Agartala’s Circuit House on December 4, opposing the state government's agreement to hand over the historic Puspabanta Palace to the Taj Group for conversion into a hotel. The protestors, led by TWF President Manihar Debbarma, demanded that the government reconsider its decision, emphasizing the need to preserve the cultural heritage tied to the palace. The Twipra Women Federation, affiliated with the Tipra Motha party, voiced concerns that the transformation of the palace into a commercial property would erase its historical significance. “If the government insists…

04 Dec

Tipra Motha announces progress in Tiprasa Accord talks

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Pradyot Kishore Manikya Debbarma, founder of Tipra Motha, announced significant progress in the second round of negotiations for the Tiprasa Accord with the Union Home Ministry on Tuesday, December 3. The talks, focused on addressing long-standing issues of Tripura's tribal communities, were described as "constructive" and a potential breakthrough. Key demands discussed included land rights, linguistic preservation, Articles 2 and 3, upgrading the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC), and establishing a Central University. "We have stood firm on all our demands. Dialogue, not violence, is the path to solutions," Debbarma stated, advocating for peaceful resolutions over confrontation. Debbarma…

02 Dec

BSF arrests 675 and seizes drugs worth Rs 46 crore in major operation

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

The Border Security Force (BSF) Tripura Frontier has made significant strides in securing the Indo-Bangladesh border, seizing contraband worth over Rs 46 crore and detaining 675 individuals involved in illegal cross-border activities in 2024. In a comprehensive operational report, the BSF outlined the successful seizures, which include 66,316 bottles of Phensedyl, over 9,200 kg of cannabis, more than 600,000 Yaba tablets, and other prohibited goods such as gold, brown sugar, and firearms. The enforcement actions led to the apprehension of 675 individuals, comprising 620 Bangladeshi nationals, 55 Rohingya migrants, and 260 Indian nationals. In addition, joint operations with state and…

30 Nov

Tripura Medical College faces pressure from THRC over ongoing r*gging probe

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

The Tripura Human Rights Commission (THRC) has instructed the Tripura Medical College (TMC) and BRAM Teaching Hospital to submit a detailed progress report within three weeks on the ongoing investigation into a ragging incident that occurred at the college. According to the report, an FIR was filed on September 25 at Amtali Police Station against 18 students accused of ragging fresher students. While the police have initiated an investigation, the THRC report notes that no arrests have been made so far. The charges against the accused include violations under the Anti-Ragging Act, which carries a penalty of up to four…

28 Nov

BSF’s Ravi Gandhi holds key border security talks with Tripura officials

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Ravi Gandhi, Additional Director General (ADG) of Eastern Command, Border Security Force (BSF), held a high-level meeting with Tripura Police DGP Amitabh Ranjan and Chief Secretary J.K. Sinha on November 27 to address border security challenges and concerns related to developments in Bangladesh. During his three-day visit to Tripura, ADG Gandhi visited BSF Sector Headquarters in Gokulnagar, Kamlasagar (Sepahijala District), and Nischintpur (West District). He was accompanied by IG BSF Tripura Frontier Patel Piyush Purusottam Das and other senior officers. ADG Gandhi was briefed by DIG V.K. Kasana at Gokulnagar about operational preparedness. Praising the efforts of BSF personnel in…

26 Nov

TCA demands action on alleged corruption in MBB Stadium floodlight project

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

The Tripura Cricket Association (TCA) on Monday urged Director General of Police Amitabh Ranjan to expedite the investigation into alleged multi-crore corruption surrounding the installation of high-mast floodlights at the MBB Stadium in Agartala. The TCA emphasized the need for transparency and accountability in the case, which has raised concerns about the misuse of funds earmarked for the development of sports infrastructure in the state. The association expressed disappointment over delays in the investigation and called for swift action to identify those responsible for financial irregularities. The installation of the floodlights was part of a larger effort to upgrade the…

25 Nov

Tripura authorities arrest 16 Bangladeshi nationals for illegal entry

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Authorities in Tripura have arrested 16 Bangladeshi nationals in two separate operations over the past 48 hours for allegedly entering India illegally and attempting to travel to Delhi for work opportunities. The Railway Protection Force (RPF) of Northeast Frontier Railway, in coordination with the Government Railway Police (GRP) and the Border Security Force (BSF), conducted the arrests at key railway stations. In the first operation on Thursday, four individuals, including a woman, were detained at Dharmanagar railway station during a routine check of the Tripura Sundari Express. The detainees admitted to crossing the Sonamura border in Sepahijala district with the…

23 Nov

A Tripura guy was arrested for possessing raw venison

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

A man has been arrested by the Forest Department in Belonia Sub-division of South Tripura District for possessing raw venison (deer meat) suspected to be poached. Following a tip-off, a joint operation was conducted early on Friday by officials from the Bagafa, Kakulia, and Rajnagar Trishna Wildlife Ranges. The operation led to the arrest of Sunil Das, an auto driver, who was found transporting seven kilograms of deer meat in his vehicle. Bloodstains were discovered inside the auto and on his hands, prompting suspicions of his involvement in poaching. "We believe Sunil Das is involved in poaching, and investigations are…