Archive · 12 Jan 2026
Communal Clashes in Tripura Over Fair Subscription
There was a big fight between two groups of people in a place called Unakoti in Tripura.
It started because one group wanted money for a local fair, and the other group didn't want to give it.
This made people very angry, and they started fighting, hurting a few people and setting some houses on fire.
The government sent police to control the situation and turned off the internet to stop people from spreading more anger.
Now, the police are in control, and they have caught some people who started the fight.
Some leaders from different political parties visited the area but were not allowed to meet the affected families, which caused more arguments.
Communal clashes erupted in Tripura's Unakoti district over a dispute about collecting subscriptions for a local fair.
At least ten people were injured, including four police personnel and six civilians, and several houses were set on fire during the violence.
The Tripura government imposed prohibitory orders, deployed security forces, and suspended mobile internet services for 48 hours in the Kumarghat Sub-Division.
The violence started when a group stopped a timber-laden vehicle and demanded a subscription for a community fair, leading to an argument that escalated into communal clashes.
Central forces conducted flag marches to maintain law and order, and at least ten people were arrested in connection with the incident.
- Who
- Communities in Unakoti district, Tripura
- What
- Communal clashes over fair subscription collection
- When
- Saturday night
- Where
- Unakoti district, Tripura
- Why
- Dispute over subscription collection for a local fair
Congress
BJP
Police Restrictions
Congress
Congress leaders allege that police prevented them from visiting affected families, violating democratic rights.
BJP
BJP condemns the violence and supports police actions to maintain law and order.
Government Response
Congress
Congress criticizes the government for failing to protect minority communities and for the chief minister's absence during the crisis.
BJP
BJP lauds the police for taking action against the perpetrators and maintaining peace.
- Location
- Unakoti district, Tripura
- Injuries
- 10 people (4 police, 6 civilians)
- Arrests
- 10 persons
- Internet Suspension
- 48 hours in Kumarghat Sub-Division
- Security Measures
- Prohibitory orders, deployment of security forces, flag marches
- Damage
- Houses, vehicles, properties, and a place of worship vandalized and set on fire
Sources
Communal Clashes Erupt In Tripura Over Fair Subscription, Internet Suspended
Situation tense but under control in Tripura's Kumarghat after clashes between two communities
10 people arrested in connection with communal violence in Tripura’s Unakoti
