BY TC News Desk
Agartala, 29th March 2025: A heated confrontation took place on March 27 last at Gate No. 98 of the Motinagar border in Kamalasagar assembly constituency where 90 families residing on the Indian border faced the threat of electricity disconnection. Officials from the Sekerkote Electricity Department, Amtali Police Station and the Border Security Force (BSF) arrived to carry out the disconnection, but were met with resistance from the residents.
The families, who gathered in protest has argued that the move was “immoral” and demanded a halt to the disconnection. A prolonged argument ensued between the administration and the residents, leading to the suspension of the disconnection after calls for intervention from higher authorities. However, the administration warned that the disconnection could still occur at any moment.
This afternoon, state opposition leader Jitendra Chaudhury visited the area accompanied by former MLA Rajkumar Chowdhury, Dukli Divisional Committee Secretary Samar Chakraborty, DYFI state secretary Nabarun Deb and local leaders Hiranmoy Narayan Debnath and Kamal Mia. The visit brought hope to the distressed families, who voiced their concerns and demands.
Chaudhury, after crossing the border fence on foot and inspecting the houses near the border pillar, condemned the administration’s actions during the holy month of Ramadan as “completely immoral.” He highlighted that the fence, currently placed 500 meters away, could be relocated within 150 meters to save several houses, mosques, and a graveyard.
“If the fence is moved within 150 meters, it will safeguard essential structures and provide relief to the affected families,” Chaudhury stated. He assured the residents that he would raise the issue with the central government and advocate for the relocation of the fence. Additionally, he pledged to push for the rehabilitation of the 90 families, who have expressed willingness to relocate if provided with proper accommodation.
