Violence Erupts Last Night Again in Takarjala: BJP Candidate Nirmal Debbarma Forced to Flee Amid Clashes, Assam Rifles Deployed
By Our Correspondent
Agartala, April 11, 2026
A serious breakdown of law and order was reported in Takarjala following violent clashes between supporters of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Tipra Motha, forcing BJP candidate Nirmal Debbarma to flee the area late at night along with his supporters.
The tension reportedly began on Friday afternoon when an attack was carried out on the residence of Nirmal Debbarma. Police personnel who rushed to the spot to control the situation were also caught in the violence. Bijoy Debbarma, Superintendent of Police of Sepahijala district, along with around fifteen police personnel, sustained injuries during the clashes.
As evening progressed, the situation deteriorated rapidly. Supporters from both sides engaged in violent confrontations, and unrest spread across the constituency. A section of Tipra Motha supporters staged a protest by gheraoing the local police station, while another group gathered in front of the BJP candidate’s residence.
Despite earlier police intervention, a second wave of attack was reported late at night. With tensions spiraling out of control, Nirmal Debbarma, along with a large number of party workers and polling agents, decided to leave the area around 1:45 AM.
They were evacuated under police protection. More than a hundred supporters were transported in three buses under the security of TSR (Tripura State Rifles) personnel, first to Bishalgarh police station and later to the BJP district office at Raghunathpur.
Given the gravity of the situation, the administration deployed Assam Rifles in Takarjala during the night to bring the situation under control.
The incident has triggered a blame game between the two political sides. Ranjit Debbarma, MLA of Tipra Motha, alleged that BJP supporters initiated the violence earlier in the day, targeting Tipra Motha workers.
On the other hand, BJP sources have accused Tipra Motha supporters of repeated attacks on the candidate’s residence, including vandalism even after he left the area.
Further controversy arose over allegations that gunfire originated from Nirmal Debbarma’s residence. It has been claimed that police recovered two pistols from the house, although there has been no official confirmation from the authorities, and no arrests have been reported so far.
The incident has raised serious concerns regarding the prevailing law and order situation in the state. Political observers note that if a ruling party candidate is compelled to abandon his constituency under threat, it reflects a worrying security lapse.
The role of the administration has also come under scrutiny, with questions being raised about whether timely intervention could have prevented the escalation.
The situation in Takarjala remains tense, and further developments are awaited as authorities continue to monitor the area.
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