Congress MLA Sudip Roy Barman was suspended from the Tripura Legislative Assembly on Monday, August 31, after he raised questions about the alleged suicide note of former Tripura DGP Anurag Dhankar. The issue triggered a protest inside the House, with Opposition MLAs entering the well of the Assembly. Speaker Rampada Jamatia directed Roy Barman to leave after saying that the matter was already under investigation.
When the Congress MLA did not immediately leave, the Speaker instructed police personnel to remove him from the Assembly premises. CPI(M) MLAs later joined Roy Barman in walking out of the House.
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Key Facts
- State: Tripura
- Date: August 31, 2026
- MLA suspended: Sudip Roy Barman
- Party: Congress
- Former DGP mentioned: Anurag Dhankar
- Assembly Speaker: Rampada Jamatia
- Issue: Alleged suicide note and circumstances surrounding Dhankar’s death
- Opposition response: Protest and walkout
- Investigation: Underway
Sudip Roy Barman Raises Dhankar Death Issue
The controversy began after Question Hour on the second day of the ongoing Assembly session.
Roy Barman questioned why authorities had not made the alleged suicide note of former DGP Anurag Dhankar public. He also referred to statements reportedly made by Dhankar’s wife after her recent arrival in Agartala.
According to Roy Barman, Dhankar’s wife claimed to possess a photograph of the alleged note. The Congress MLA demanded clarity over the note and the circumstances surrounding the former police chief’s death.
Speaker Warns Congress MLA
Speaker Rampada Jamatia intervened and asked Roy Barman to stop raising the issue. He said authorities were already investigating the matter and accused the MLA of not following the rules of the House.
The Speaker also pointed out that Chief Minister had already made statements regarding the matter. He urged the MLA not to create confusion inside the Assembly.
However, Roy Barman continued to demand answers regarding the alleged suicide note.
Opposition MLAs Protest in Assembly
Following the Speaker’s intervention, the House moved towards its next scheduled business.
However, Congress MLAs led by Roy Barman, along with CPI(M) legislators, entered the well of the Assembly and began protesting.
The Speaker repeatedly asked the protesting MLAs to return to their seats. Despite the appeals, the Opposition members continued their demonstration.
Speaker Orders Roy Barman’s Removal
The Speaker subsequently ordered Roy Barman’s expulsion from the House under the relevant Assembly rules.
When the Congress MLA did not immediately leave the premises, the Speaker directed police personnel to remove him from the Assembly.
Roy Barman and CPI(M) legislators later walked out of the House. They criticised the Speaker’s decision and objected to the action taken against the Congress MLA.
Investigation Into Dhankar Death Continues
The dispute comes amid continuing questions surrounding the circumstances of former DGP Anurag Dhankar’s death and the alleged suicide note.
Authorities are currently investigating the matter. The latest Assembly confrontation has brought renewed attention to questions about the alleged note and calls for greater clarity.
The Speaker, however, maintained that the matter remains under investigation and should be handled according to the rules of the House.
What Happened in the Tripura Assembly?
Congress MLA Sudip Roy Barman raised questions about the alleged suicide note of former DGP Anurag Dhankar. The issue led to a protest and his subsequent suspension from the House.
Why Was Sudip Roy Barman Suspended?
The Speaker said Roy Barman was not following Assembly rules after he continued raising the matter despite being asked to stop.
What Did the Congress MLA Demand?
Roy Barman demanded that authorities clarify the status of the alleged suicide note and explain the circumstances surrounding Dhankar’s death.
Did Opposition MLAs Protest?
Yes. Congress and CPI(M) MLAs entered the Assembly well and staged a protest. They later walked out of the House.
Is the Matter Under Investigation?
Yes. The circumstances surrounding Dhankar’s death and the alleged suicide note remain under investigation.
Location Context
The Tripura Legislative Assembly in Agartala is the state’s main forum for legislative debate and public accountability. The confrontation has therefore drawn attention to both Assembly procedures and the ongoing investigation into the former DGP’s death.
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