NIA Issues Public Proclamation Against West Tripura Resident, Delay in Publication of NIA Proclamation Raises Questions
By Our Correspondent
Agartala, March 11, 2026
A public proclamation issued by the Special Court of the National Investigation Agency (NIA), Assam, against a resident of Mohanpur in West Tripura has sparked controversy after an unusual delay in its publication in newspapers, raising allegations of possible influence by powerful individuals.
According to the official notice issued under Section 84 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023, the court directed accused Kajal Sarkar, son of Sudhir Sarkar and a resident of Boyalia, Tulabagan in Mohanpur under Sadar subdivision of West Tripura district, to appear before the Special Judge of the NIA Court in Guwahati.
The proclamation relates to NIA Case No. 01/2024 (RC-01/2024/NIA-Guwahati) and includes allegations under several sections of the Indian Penal Code, including 120B, 121, 153A, 153B, 465, 471 and 295A, along with provisions under the Passport Act, 1967. Authorities stated that despite the issuance of a warrant, the accused could not be located and is believed to be absconding or deliberately concealing himself to evade arrest.
The notice instructed the accused to appear before the Special Judge, NIA Court, Guwahati, Assam on March 2, 2026 at 10:00 AM to respond to the charges.
However, controversy has emerged over the timing of the notice’s publication. The proclamation was issued on January 30, 2026 and was meant to be published in Tripura’s newspapers before the scheduled court appearance date of March 2. Surprisingly, the notice appeared in newspapers only on March 11, well after the deadline had passed.
Sources claim that a highly influential and powerful figure from the Mohanpur area of Sadar subdivision is making every possible effort to protect the accused, who is allegedly involved in multiple criminal activities. According to local observers, the individual’s influence in the region is so strong that even the court-issued public notice, which was supposed to be published before March 2, was delayed and appeared in newspapers only on March 11.
The delayed publication has triggered serious questions regarding administrative procedures and whether external pressure or influence played a role in the timing of the announcement.
Legal experts say that public proclamations are typically published promptly to ensure that the accused is formally notified and that legal procedures are properly followed. Any delay in such publication could potentially affect the transparency and effectiveness of the legal process.
Authorities have not yet officially commented on the reason behind the delayed publication. Meanwhile, the development has drawn attention in legal and administrative circles in Tripura, with many calling for clarity on how the delay occurred and whether any influence was exerted in the process.
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