Agartala, 11th October 2026 : NCC Police have arrested two persons in connection with the alleged assault on two journalists in the Shyamali Bazar area of Agartala today. The arrests came after sustained pressure and protests by the Agartala Press Club and the Tripura Electronic Media Society, according to the information received.
The arrested persons have been identified as Rajib Namas and Chayan Roy, both residents of the NCC police station area. According to reports, journalists Chandan Kumar Dey and Shibananda Shil were allegedly attacked on October 7 while returning home from work. The incident sparked concern among members of the media fraternity, who demanded the immediate arrest of those responsible and appropriate legal action. The Agartala Press Club and the Tripura Electronic Media Society reportedly raised the issue with the authorities and pressed for swift police action.
