Archive · 28 Aug 2026
Tripura Probes DGP Anurag Death Amid Judicial Inquiry Demand
Tripura's police chief, Anurag, was found dead on July 20.
His body was discovered in a washroom near his office at police headquarters.
The state government is investigating what happened.
Investigators are checking reports, phone records, electronic devices, cameras and other evidence.
A senior police officer is monitoring the investigation.
Chief Minister Manik Saha said anyone found to have broken the law will face strict action.
Opposition parties do not think a regular police investigation is enough.
They want a judicial inquiry supervised by a Tripura High Court judge.
The government has asked people to wait for the investigation instead of guessing about the case.
Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha said the government is conducting an extensive investigation into DGP Anurag's death.
Investigators will examine forensic and post-mortem reports, digital evidence, call records, electronic devices, CCTV footage and documents.
The investigation is being monitored by Inspector General of Police (Law and Order) Manchak Ipper, and the team has visited Delhi.
Anurag was found dead in a washroom attached to his official chamber at Tripura police headquarters on July 20.
Opposition parties demanded a judicial inquiry monitored by a sitting Tripura High Court judge, while the government urged people to avoid speculation.
- Who
- Tripura DGP Anurag died, and Chief Minister Manik Saha announced the government's investigation.
- What
- Authorities are investigating the circumstances and reasons behind Anurag's death.
- When
- Anurag was found dead on July 20; the Chief Minister discussed the investigation during the Assembly's Monsoon session on Thursday.
- Where
- He was found in a washroom attached to his official chamber at the Tripura police headquarters in Agartala.
- Why
- The death occurred under mysterious circumstances, prompting a police investigation and opposition demands for a judicial inquiry.
Opposition parties
Tripura government
Type of inquiry
Opposition parties
Congress, CPI-M, CPI and other opposition parties want a judicial investigation monitored by a sitting Tripura High Court judge.
Tripura government
The government says the state police are conducting an extensive investigation and that the truth will emerge from the evidence.
Assembly discussion
Opposition parties
Opposition members accused the government of not allowing a discussion on the DGP's death in the Assembly.
Tripura government
Chief Minister Manik Saha used the Assembly session to outline the investigation and urged people not to speculate before it is completed.
Handling of the case
Opposition parties
Opposition parties have held protest rallies and continued demanding an independent judicial probe into the circumstances of the death.
Tripura government
The government said investigators are examining multiple forms of evidence and that anyone responsible for an illegal act will face strict action under the law.
- Deceased officer
- Anurag, a 1994-batch Indian Police Service officer of the Tripura cadre.
- DGP appointment
- Anurag became Tripura's Director General of Police on May 17, 2025.
- Investigation team
- A 10-member team led by West Tripura Superintendent of Police Namit Pathak is investigating the death.
- Investigation oversight
- Inspector General of Police (Law and Order) Manchak Ipper is closely monitoring the probe.
- Evidence examined
- The team will review post-mortem and forensic reports, digital evidence, call records, electronic devices, CCTV footage and documents.
- Government position
- Chief Minister Manik Saha said strict legal action would follow if anyone is found to have acted illegally.
- Opposition demand
- Congress, CPI-M, CPI and other parties have sought a judicial inquiry monitored by a sitting Tripura High Court judge.