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As of 3 November 2026, 19 individuals have been booked by Tripura police following an incident in Ashabari where Border Security Force personnel were assaulted and a service weapon was allegedly snatched during anti-smuggling operations. Eight of the accused were arrested on 3 November 2026, and the matter is under investigation.
Tripura police book 19 individuals in BSF assault case
View full updateFollowing a complaint by the BSF, Tripura police have booked 19 individuals in connection with the assault in Ashabari. The complaint alleges that the accused snatched a service weapon and attempted to murder a BSF constable.
During the attack on BSF personnel in the Ashabari area, the assailants allegedly snatched a service weapon from the jawans.
The incident began after a verbal altercation broke out between BSF personnel and locals. During the argument, one BSF jawan allegedly harassed a local man on suspicion of involvement in smuggling, triggering anger among other residents.
Eight accused persons have been arrested in connection with the assault on Border Security Force (BSF) personnel in Tripura's Ashabari area under Boxanagar, Chief Minister Manik Saha said, assuring that all those involved would be brought to justice.
An unidentified gang allegedly attempted to abduct a woman carrying approximately 800 grams of gold upon her arrival at the Calicut International Airport, ramming their vehicle into a police car and injuring an officer. As reported on 3 November 2026, police have arrested two individuals in connection with the incident. The case is under investigation.
Student Sahil Lochab alleged that he sustained permanent vision loss and other injuries after police used pellet guns during a 20 July 2026 protest at Jantar Mantar. An FIR was registered under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita following a protest by the Leader of the Opposition. As reported on 31 October 2026, a Supreme Court-appointed High Powered Enquiry Committee held evidence hearings on 29 and 30 October 2026 and received more complaints from police personnel regarding targeted attacks than from students.
A six-year-old girl was assaulted by an eight-year-old student in a Panchkula government school, resulting in a head fracture and an investigation into potential influences from violent video games. As reported on 3 November 2026, the accused boy has been sent to the Ambala Juvenile Detention Center for assessment, while the principal and school staff are under investigation for negligence as reported on 1 November 2026.
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