Archive · 13 Jan 2026
Ten Arrested After Communal Violence in Tripura
On January 10, 2026, a fight happened in a place called Saidarpar in Tripura, India.
People were arguing about collecting money for a temple.
This led to a big fight where 10 people were arrested, and 4 police officers and 6 other people got hurt.
Some shops, houses, and a mosque were also set on fire.
The government has now put rules to stop more fighting, and the internet is turned off in that area.
Soldiers are walking around to keep things calm, and no more fights have happened since then.
Communal violence erupted in Saidarpar, Kumarghat sub-division, Unakoti district, Tripura on 10 January 2026.
Dispute over temple donation collection triggered the violence, resulting in 10 arrests.
Four police personnel and six civilians were injured during the clashes.
Shops, houses, and a mosque were allegedly set on fire.
Prohibitory orders and internet suspension are in place, with paramilitary forces patrolling the area.
- Who
- Residents and police in Saidarpar, Kumarghat sub-division, Unakoti district, Tripura
- What
- Communal violence and arson
- When
- 10 January 2026
- Where
- Saidarpar, Kumarghat sub-division, Unakoti district, Tripura
- Why
- Dispute over collection of donations for a local temple
- Date
- 10 January 2026
- Location
- Saidarpar, Kumarghat sub-division, Unakoti district, Tripura
- Arrests
- 10
- Injuries
- 10 (4 police, 6 civilians)
- Damages
- Shops, houses, and a mosque set on fire
- Current Status
- Prohibitory orders in force, internet suspended, paramilitary patrols