BY TC News Desk
Agartala, 3rd February 2026: One of Tripura’s oldest and most important police stations, Radhakishorepur, is facing a crippling shortage of vehicles, leaving emergency policing services in disarray. Despite having four police outposts Bagma, Pitra, Garji, and Maharani, the station lacks adequate service vehicles, causing serious delays in responding to urgent calls ranging from law and order issues to accidents, thefts, and domestic disputes.
According to regulations, each outpost should be equipped with at least one service jeep. In reality, Radhakishorepur police station operates with only two vehicles, one of which is reserved for the Officer-in-Charge. This leaves just a single jeep to cover multiple outposts and a vast jurisdiction. As a result, the same vehicle is forced to attend successive emergency calls, often leading to long delays in service.
Established more than 150 years ago during the undivided South Tripura era, the station holds a significant place in the state’s policing history. Today, however, its lack of basic infrastructure highlights what locals and observers describe as administrative negligence.
The station’s jurisdiction is extensive and densely populated, covering nearly 43 gram panchayats across Matabari and Tepania RD blocks. Of these, Matabari alone includes 24 gram panchayats and 12 village councils, largely in remote tribal areas. Maharani outpost oversees five village councils, while Gorji covers seven. Altogether, the station serves a population of over one lakh spread across difficult terrain.
On average, police here handle 12 to 14 emergency calls daily, including thefts, robberies, clashes, family disputes, road accidents, and law-and-order situations. With only one functional vehicle for general duty, officers often spend long hours traveling between distant locations, directly affecting public safety and police efficiency.
Residents complain that even after calling the police, vehicles often arrive late because the lone jeep is busy elsewhere. This not only leaves citizens vulnerable in critical moments but also places heavy physical and mental strain on the police force.
The situation raises serious questions: how can a station responsible for the safety of over a lakh people function effectively with just two or three vehicles? Observers admit that Radhakishorepur is not alone—many police stations across Tripura face similar shortages.
For now, all eyes are on the administration to see when it will address this long-standing issue and ensure adequate vehicles and infrastructure for Radhakishorepur and other stations across the state.
