Archive · 23 Jan 2026
Opposition demands SIT probe into Tripura violence
There was a fight in a place called Shimultala in Tripura on January 10.
Two groups were arguing about collecting money for a festival, and this led to violence.
Around 15 families were affected, and six people got hurt.
The opposition leader, Jitendra Chaudhury, held a press conference on January 22.
He asked the government to set up a special team to investigate the fight and punish those who caused it.
He also wanted the government to help the families who lost their homes and things like tractors and trucks.
He said the police arrested some innocent young people and asked for their release.
He also criticized the Chief Minister for not visiting the affected families.
Clashes between two groups over festival subscription collection left six injured and 15 families affected in Shimultala, Unakoti district, Tripura on January 10.
Opposition leader Jitendra Chaudhury demanded a Special Investigation Team (SIT) headed by a senior police officer to probe the violence and ensure exemplary punishment.
Chaudhury urged the setting up of a temporary police camp at Shimultala, claiming youths have left their homes due to fear.
He demanded financial assistance for affected families, alleging their sources of income were burnt by attackers.
Chaudhury criticized Chief Minister Manik Saha for not visiting the affected families despite being in the nearby Unakoti district.
- Who
- Opposition leader Jitendra Chaudhury and affected families in Shimultala
- What
- Demand for a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the violence and provide financial assistance to affected families
- When
- January 10 (incident), January 22 (demand made)
- Where
- Shimultala, Unakoti district, Tripura
- Why
- To ensure exemplary punishment for perpetrators and restore normalcy
- Date of Incident
- January 10
- Location
- Shimultala, Unakoti district, Tripura
- Injured
- 6
- Affected Families
- 15
- Demand
- Special Investigation Team (SIT) probe
