Agartala, 26th October 2026 : The GB Bazar Traders’ Association has demanded strict punishment for the person accused of attacking Bikram Saha, secretary of the GB Bazar Durga Puja Committee, during Durga Puja. A delegation of the association submitted a memorandum to the Officer-in-Charge (OC) of the New Capital Complex (NCC) Police Station on Monday, seeking justice for the injured secretary and raising several issues concerning the market.
The incident took place on the night of October 19, during Saptami celebrations. According to police, Bikram Saha sustained critical injuries after being assaulted by an individual at GB Bazar. He was initially taken to GB Hospital and later shifted to ILS Hospital due to the severity of his condition. He is currently undergoing medical treatment.
Speaking after meeting the police officer, representatives of the Traders’ Association said Saha had been attacked with a sharp weapon, which reportedly struck his throat. They demanded a proper investigation and strict action against the person responsible.
The delegation also discussed several problems affecting GB Bazar, including shops remaining open late at night, disputes at pharmacies over the availability of medicines, and the alleged sale of locally brewed liquor in the fish market area.
The association said it would call those allegedly involved in such activities to its office within the next couple of days and issue a final warning. If the practices continue, the matter will be reported to the police for further action.
Those present during the meeting included Traders’ Association secretary Subrata Ghosh, president Chittaranjan Dutta, vice-president Debashis Bose and other members.
Meanwhile, the OC of NCC Police Station confirmed that a case had been registered following a complaint lodged by Saha’s wife. The case, numbered NCC PS Case No. 86/2026, was registered under Sections 126(2), 118(2) and 109 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).
The police officer stated that the primary accused had been arrested and was in judicial custody. He assured the delegation that the investigation would be conducted properly and that appropriate action would be taken regarding any further complaints concerning illegal activities in the market.
