The Tripura Police have arrested eight individuals in connection with the communal violence that erupted on October 6 in Kadamtala, North Tripura, linked to a dispute over the forceful collection of donations for Durga Puja. North District Superintendent of Police, Bhanupada Chakraborty, addressed the media, assuring that the situation in Kadamtala is now peaceful and under control. He stated that the arrests were made following violent incidents related to the forced donation collection. “The situation is absolutely under control, as both communities have started holding peace meetings in various locations,” Chakraborty noted.
The violence began when a Muslim family en route to Assam for medical treatment was halted by a Durga Puja organizer, who alleged they were demanding too much money. What started as a verbal dispute quickly escalated into a physical confrontation. In response to the initial incident, the Muslim community protested outside the local police station, demanding action against the Durga Puja organizer. Two arrests were made following their complaint. However, tensions escalated further, leading to violence where groups began attacking local markets, looting properties, and even setting shops on fire. The unrest resulted in one fatality and several injuries, including among security personnel dispatched to restore order.
To manage the chaos, the district administration imposed prohibitory orders in the Kadamtala police station jurisdiction under the Dharmanagar sub-division. A significant deployment of security forces, including the Tripura State Rifles (TSR), was made in the mixed-populated areas of Kadamtala, which borders southern Assam. An official from the district administration confirmed that the prohibitory orders, enacted under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, will remain in effect until Wednesday to ensure stability and restore normalcy.
