Tripura Congress MLA Sudip Roy Barman has questioned the state government’s decision to appoint a police team to investigate the death of DGP Anurag Dhankar. Roy Barman called the move an “eyewash” and demanded an independent inquiry by a sitting judge of the Tripura High Court. The DGP died under mysterious circumstances at the State Police Headquarters on July 20. The Congress has raised questions about the circumstances surrounding his death and called for a thorough probe. The party has also urged Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha to order a judicial investigation.
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Key Facts
- DGP: Anurag Dhankar
- Date of death: July 20, 2026
- Location: State Police Headquarters, Tripura
- Congress MLA: Sudip Roy Barman
- Congress president: Ashish Kumar Saha
- Government probe: Police team headed by an SP-rank officer
- Congress demand: Inquiry by a sitting Tripura High Court judge
- Main concern: Questions over the circumstances of the DGP’s death
Congress Questions Government Probe
Congress MLA Sudip Roy Barman criticised the state government’s decision to investigate DGP Anurag Dhankar’s death through a police team.
He spoke at a press conference at Pradesh Congress Bhavan on July 26. Tripura Congress president Ashish Kumar Saha and other party leaders also attended the briefing.
Roy Barman said the Congress and many people in Tripura have doubts about the government’s investigation plan.
He alleged that government pressure could affect the investigation. Therefore, he demanded an independent probe by a sitting judge of the Tripura High Court.
DGP Found Dead at Police Headquarters
Authorities found DGP Anurag Dhankar dead at the State Police Headquarters on July 20.
The circumstances surrounding his death have raised questions. Following the incident, the Congress demanded a judicial investigation.
However, the state government assigned the case to a police team led by an officer of Superintendent of Police (SP) rank.
Roy Barman questioned whether an SP-level investigation could examine every aspect of the case independently.
Congress Raises Questions Over Death
Roy Barman questioned whether the DGP died by suicide or under other circumstances.
He said several doubts remain among members of the public. He also referred to a visit by a Congress delegation to GBP Hospital.
According to Roy Barman, the delegation did not observe signs that clearly indicated suicide. He claimed the body appeared as if Dhankar was in deep sleep.
These claims remain allegations raised by the Congress and have not established the circumstances of the death.
Drug Mafia Angle Also Raised
The Congress MLA also questioned whether investigators would examine possible pressure linked to sensitive police actions.
He specifically referred to possible action against drug mafias and other sensitive issues.
Roy Barman also raised the possibility of a planned murder. However, he said investigators must conduct a thorough and independent inquiry before reaching any conclusion.
The Congress has therefore maintained that only an impartial investigation can address the doubts surrounding the case.
Congress Seeks Judicial Investigation
Roy Barman urged Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha to reconsider the government’s decision.
He asked why the government would avoid a High Court judge-led investigation if there were no concerns about conducting an independent probe.
The Congress leader also referred to an alleged incident in which the DGP faced public humiliation before his death.
He questioned whether the current investigation team would examine that allegation as part of the probe.
What happened to Tripura DGP Anurag Dhankar?
Authorities found DGP Anurag Dhankar dead at the State Police Headquarters on July 20, 2026. The circumstances surrounding his death remain the subject of investigation.
What is the Tripura Congress demanding?
The Congress wants the government to order an independent inquiry by a sitting judge of the Tripura High Court.
Who is leading the current investigation?
The state government has assigned the investigation to a police team headed by an officer of SP rank.
What questions has the Congress raised?
The Congress has questioned the circumstances of the death and whether investigators will examine possible pressure, sensitive police actions and other concerns.
Why is this case important for Tripura?
The death of a state DGP under unclear circumstances has drawn significant public and political attention in Tripura. A transparent investigation could help address public concerns and establish the facts surrounding the case.
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