Agartala: At least 11 policemen, including four journalists, were wounded on March 13 night when workers of two leading political parties clashed in the northeastern Indian state of Tripura.
“Around 11 police personnel, including five officers, were injured when they tried to tackle a clash” in the heart of the capital city, West Tripura district police chief Abhijit Saptarshi told IANS.
Four journalists were also injured when the personnel of Tripura State Rifles (TSR) resorted to caning to disperse the mob.
The wounded included state BJP Vice President Subal Bhowmik and TMC leader Panna Deb.
“The fight began after a BJP Mandal President Jayanta Dey was allegedly beaten up by TMC leader Sudip Roy Barman’s elder brother Sandip Roy Barman,” Saptarshi said.
Huge contingent of police and the TSR troopers rushed to the spot and tackled the situation after more than three hours of squabbles and chase-and-run game.
Tripura Journalists Union General Secretary Pranab Sarkar said that a team of senior journalists met police officials and demanded action against the TSR personnel who assaulted the journalists.
The injured were rushed to the hospital.