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Violence erupts in Tripura: Homes and shops torched
Updated On: 14 July, 2024 08:55 AM IST | Tripura | ANI
Violence and arson were reported from around five locations on the outskirts of the main Ganda Twisa market.
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Many houses and shops were either looted or set ablaze after violence erupted in Tripura`s Ganda Twisa subdivision (formerly known as Gandacherra) under the Dhalai district following the death of a tribal youth on July 12. Violence and arson were reported from around five locations on the outskirts of the main Ganda Twisa market. IG Law and Order, Tripura Police, Soumitra Dhar, and the Superintendent of Police have been camping in the area since Friday night. Additional security forces have been deployed since Saturday morning to prevent further escalation of the violence.
Speaking exclusively to ANI, Subdivisional Magistrate of Ganda Twisa, Chandra Joy Reang, said, "According to the preliminary survey, incidents of arson have been reported from multiple locations within the jurisdiction of the subdivision. We have formed two teams for damage assessment, comprising the Deputy Collector, Magistrate, and Tehsildars. These teams are on the ground inspecting and assessing the losses incurred by the people." He said that as per the preliminary survey report, six houses were set ablaze in the 20-card area.
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