Agartala, 10th November 2026 : A Tripura State Rifles (TSR) jawan was killed and another motorcyclist critically injured in a horrific road accident involving a Bolero vehicle and a motorcycle on a national highway in Sepahijala district on Tuesday morning.
The accident occurred between Sepahijala Noukaghat and the Forest Department office when the Bolero and the motorcycle collided head-on. The impact was so severe that the motorcycle reportedly got trapped underneath the Bolero.
On receiving information, personnel from the Bishalgarh Fire and Emergency Services rushed to the spot and rescued the injured. They were immediately shifted to Bishalgarh Sub-Divisional Hospital for treatment.
The deceased TSR jawan has been identified as Kishan Sarkar. He reportedly died on the spot. Another motorcycle rider, Jewel Das, sustained critical injuries in the collision. As his condition deteriorated, he was referred to GBP Hospital in Agartala for advanced treatment. His condition is stated to be critical.
Preliminary reports suggest that the two motorcycle riders were returning home after completing their duties at Matarbari when the accident took place.
Meanwhile, personnel from Bishalgarh Police Station reached the accident site and initiated an investigation. Police are examining the circumstances that led to the head-on collision.
The tragic incident has cast a pall of grief over the area, while the death of the TSR jawan and the critical condition of the other injured rider have raised concerns over road safety.
