Agartala, 27th October 2026 : A CPI(M) worker was allegedly assaulted with an iron rod by a person described by the opposition party as a BJP-backed miscreant in the Gaddang area of Shantirbazar subdivision on Sunday, leaving him with a fractured leg.
The injured worker, identified as Fatik Saha, is a resident of Gaddang Gram Panchayat and works as a bicycle mechanic. According to the allegations, the incident took place at around 11 am on Sunday when Saha was working at his shop. He was allegedly attacked suddenly by Umashankar Biswas, whom local CPI(M) leaders accused of being associated with BJP-backed miscreants.
The assailant allegedly struck Saha with an iron rod, causing serious injuries and fracturing his leg. He collapsed on the ground following the attack.
Family members immediately took the injured man to the South District Hospital in Shantirbazar, where he received initial treatment. He was subsequently referred to Tripura Medical College Hospital in Hapania for further medical care. He is currently undergoing treatment there.
The CPI(M) Shantirbazar Subdivision Committee strongly condemned the alleged attack and demanded the immediate arrest of those responsible, along with exemplary punishment.
Left student leaders Kaushik Patari and Dr. Sourav Deb reportedly visited the hospital to enquire about Saha’s condition.
Meanwhile, a complaint has been lodged at Shantirbazar Police Station by the victim’s family. The incident has raised questions about the police response, with attention now focused on the action authorities take in connection with the complaint.
The allegations are yet to be independently verified, and the police response to the case remains awaited.
