Archive · 21 Jul 2026
Tripura Guv, CM pay tributes to deceased DGP
The Governor and Chief Minister of Tripura paid their respects to the late DGP Anurag Dhankar, who was found dead in his washroom.
The government is investigating the case, but the opposition wants a special probe.
The DGP was a respected officer who served Tripura for many years.
His body will be taken to Delhi and then to his home village in Uttar Pradesh for the last rites.
The DGP was 60 years old and is survived by his wife and son, who lives in Canada.
Tripura Governor and Chief Minister offered floral tributes to deceased DGP Anurag Dhankar.
A case of unnatural death has been registered, and an investigation is underway.
The opposition demands a probe under the supervision of the chief justice of the high court.
The body will be taken to Delhi and then to the DGP's native village in Uttar Pradesh for last rites.
The DGP was a 1994 batch IPS officer and served Tripura for around 18 years.
- Who
- Tripura Governor Indrasena Reddy Nallu, Chief Minister Manik Saha, DGP Anurag Dhankar
- What
- Floral tributes offered to deceased DGP Anurag Dhankar; investigation into unnatural death
- When
- July 21, 2024
- Where
- Agartala, Tripura
- Why
- To pay respects to the deceased DGP and investigate the circumstances of his death
Government's Official Stance
Opposition's Demand
Investigation Approach
Government's Official Stance
The government will investigate the case as per law.
Opposition's Demand
The opposition demands a probe under the supervision of the chief justice of the high court.
- Date of Incident
- July 21, 2024
- Location
- Agartala, Tripura
- Deceased's Name
- Anurag Dhankar
- Deceased's Position
- Director General of Police (DGP)
- Deceased's Batch
- 1994 batch IPS officer
- Deceased's Age
- 60 years
- Last Rites Location
- Native village in Uttar Pradesh