Journalist attacked in Bishalgarh, condemned by TWJA

By Our Correspondent

Agartala, April 2, 2024

Last April 1 Journalist Prosenjit Roy was attacked by drug dealers in Bishalgarh. Nesha Karbari Bindu Roy and his son Pulak Roy and 4-5 others organized a coordinated attack on journalist Prasenjit Roy at Bishalgarh Lalsingmura stand around evening. In protest of the incident, local journalists blocked the national highway in front of Bishalgarh police station. The blockade was lifted when MLA Sushanta Dev rushed to the spot and promised punitive action against the accused. Police have already arrested one person. Strongly condemning the incident, the Tripura Working Journalists Association demanded the arrest of the other accused and strict penal action. Otherwise, the association warned of mass agitation. Above all, Tripura Working Association demanded to ensure safety of journalists.