Tripura Police have arrested two persons in connection with the firing incident during the Village Committee elections at Warrangbari in Gomati district on September 28. The incident injured a Tipra Motha Party candidate and two other people during polling. Police arrested the two accused after receiving information about their alleged involvement. The accused were taken into custody from areas of Sepahijala district and later produced before a court. Police have sought their remand as the investigation continues.
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Key Facts
- Incident: Firing during Village Committee elections
- Location: Warrangbari, Gomati district, Tripura
- Date: September 28, 2026
- Arrests: Two persons
- Injured: One Tipra Motha candidate and two others
- Arrest locations: Champaknagar and Takajala areas of Sepahijala district
- Investigation: Police are looking for other alleged persons involved
- Court: The two accused were produced before a court
Two Persons Arrested
Gomati District Additional Superintendent of Police Rajib Debnath said police arrested the two accused based on credible information about their alleged involvement.
According to police, a case was registered after the firing at Warrangbari. A joint team then conducted an operation in Sepahijala district and arrested the suspects.
The operation involved the Udaipur Sub-Divisional Police Officer, the officer-in-charge of R.K. Pur Police Station and Sepahijala district police personnel.
Police produced both accused before a court on Thursday. Meanwhile, investigators have sought their remand for further questioning.
Three People Injured During Polling
The firing occurred on September 28 while polling was underway for the Village Committee elections under the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council.
A Tipra Motha candidate was among three people injured in the incident. Earlier reports identified the candidate as Khachindra Reang, while two other people also sustained injuries.
Police reached the area after the incident and strengthened security around the polling location. Investigators initially worked to establish the circumstances behind the firing and identify those responsible.
Political Party Demanded Arrests
Following the incident, Tipra Motha workers staged road blockades and approached the Tripura State Election Commission.
The party demanded immediate action against those allegedly responsible. On September 29, a Tipra Motha delegation also submitted a memorandum to the Election Commission and sought arrests within 24 hours.
The latest arrests came as police continued their investigation into the incident.
Police Search for Other Suspects
The investigation has not ended with the arrest of the two accused. Police are continuing efforts to identify and arrest other persons who may have participated in the incident.
Authorities are also examining the circumstances surrounding the firing and the involvement of the accused.
The investigation will determine the specific roles of those arrested and any other suspects identified during the inquiry.
Questions and Answers
What happened in Warrangbari?
An alleged firing incident occurred during Village Committee polling on September 28, injuring a Tipra Motha candidate and two others.
How many people have been arrested?
Tripura Police have arrested two persons in connection with the case.
Where were the accused arrested?
Police arrested them from the Champaknagar and Takajala areas of Sepahijala district.
Have the accused been produced in court?
Yes. Police produced both accused before a court and sought their remand for further interrogation.
Is the investigation complete?
No. Police are continuing efforts to identify and arrest other people allegedly involved in the incident.
Location Context
Gomati district is an important part of southern Tripura and includes several areas under the state’s tribal local governance system. The Warrangbari incident occurred during the Village Committee elections, making the police investigation significant for maintaining security around local electoral activities in the state.
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