One person was killed and several others, including security personnel were injured after a violent communal clash erupted in North Tripura’s Kadamtala over Durga Puja donations.
The situation in Kadamtala, which is located near Assam-Tripura border is currently under control after the state government deployed a large contingent of security personnel in response to the conflict between two religious groups.
The incident occurred on October 6 when a family from the Muslim minority community in Kadamtala was traveling to Assam for medical treatment. While en route, they were stopped by a Durga Puja organiser who allegedly demanded a hefty sum of money, further leading to a heated argument and eventually a scuffle.
Following the confrontation, members of the Muslim community staged a protest outside the local police station, demanding action against the Puja organiser. Based on their complaint, one person was arrested.
However, the situation escalated when miscreants launched attacks on the local market, vandalising and setting shops on fire, which further aggravated tensions.
The miscreants also looted and ransacked many shops and also launched attacks on some houses.
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