Agartala, Sept 22: Tipra Motha supporters allegedly attacked a pre-scheduled clothes distribution ceremony organised by the BJP Shimna Mandal at the local community hall.
According to reports, senior BJP leader Mangal Debbarma sustained a serious head injury, while several party workers and even a multimedia journalist covering the event were assaulted. The injured were later shifted to GB Pant Hospital in Agartala for treatment.
“The event was supposed to be attended by former Chief Minister and West Tripura MP Biplab Kumar Deb, but the violence broke out before his arrival,” said a BJP worker.
Speaking to reporters, Mangal Debbarma said he had reached the venue early to supervise preparations when a large group suddenly stormed the hall and began attacking BJP workers.
Debbarma alleged that the assailants were Tipra Motha supporters and even identified some local leaders who were allegedly present at the spot.
“Tipra Motha, BJP and IPFT are coalition partners in the state. Still, we are not being allowed to hold political programmes in their strongholds. Our workers were brutally thrashed right in front of me,” he said.
