Agartala, December 22, 2021 (PPI-OT):Some activists of Communist Party of India (Marxist) were attacked by goons backed by the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party in the Indian state of Tripura. The opposition CPI-M in Tripura said that eight of its activists were attacked and injured by goons backed by the ruling BJP at Ranirbazar, about 10 km from state capital Agartala.

CPI-M Tripura state secretary, Jitendra Chaudhury, told reporters that the party’s workers were attacked without any provocation on Sunday night when they were discussing a party programme in the area. “The goons backed by the BJP attacked them with rods and sticks. One of our activists is still in G B Pant Hospital here. Despite specific complaints, no one has been arrested so far,” he said.

A senior police official said that there were reports of an incident but did not receive any complaint. “If anyone files a complaint, we will surely take action,” the official said. Refuting the police, Chaudhury said the party has already registered a complaint with the police station. “They (police) are not telling the truth. Our party already has registered the complaint,” he said.

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