Agartala, 24th August 2026 : Tension ran high at the Bishramganj Rural Development (RD) office premises on Monday afternoon following an alleged attack in which two contractors were reportedly assaulted and vehicles were vandalised. The incident triggered a heavy security deployment in the area.
Reportedly, two contractors from Bishalgarh, identified as Plaban Saha and Sagar Nag, were allegedly beaten inside the RD office premises. Following the incident, a group of youths reportedly vandalised their car, leaving the vehicle severely damaged. Another vehicle was also reportedly vandalised during the confrontation.
The situation escalated rapidly, prompting senior police officials, including the Additional Superintendent of Police, to rush to the spot. A large number of paramilitary personnel were subsequently deployed around the RD office premises to prevent further escalation and maintain law and order.
During the incident, a TSR personnel identified as Purnajoy Reang also sustained an injury to his left hand. He later reached the emergency department of a hospital at around 5 pm for treatment.
Speaking to reporters, a doctor said Reang had sustained an injury to his left hand and was treated at the hospital. An X-ray was advised, following which he was released. The doctor also confirmed that Reang had arrived at the hospital on his own and was not brought there by police.
The exact circumstances that led to the confrontation and the reasons behind the alleged assault and vandalism were not immediately clear. Police have reportedly begun assessing the situation and gathering information about the incident. The sudden violence in the RD office premises created considerable panic among employees and people present in the area. Security forces remained deployed as authorities worked to restore normalcy and prevent any further clashes
