Motha Seeks Arrest Of Accused in Udaipur Firing Within 24 Hours
Sep 29, 2026
Agartala, Sep 29: A delegation of Tipra Motha leaders met State Election Commission secretary Anurag Sen on Tuesday and sought the arrest of those behind the firing on party workers during the village committee election in Udaipur, saying the action must come within 24 hours.The delegation submitted a deputation at the commission's office. It included TTAADC Chief Executive Member Runiel Debbarma, MLAs Ranjit Debbarma and Biswajit Kalai, and MDCs Suraj Debbarma, Jiten Debbarma and Prathamit Debbarma, along with other leaders.
Speaking to reporters after the meeting, Ranjit Debbarma said the attackers must be arrested within the next 24 hours. As the incident was linked to the election, the party has asked the commission to act quickly, he said. He added that if no arrest is made within the deadline, the party will hold a meeting and announce its next programme. Ranjit Debbarma also questioned the role of the police. According to him, several people arrived in vehicles, entered a polling centre and opened fire, yet no one has been arrested. He expressed anger that more than 24 hours had passed since the incident without any arrest.
Moreover, he claimed that the injured party workers have identified some of the people present at the spot and that the police have been given details about them. However, he alleged, no one has been arrested so far.He said party leaders will visit the spot, speak to local residents and gather details of the incident. He also demanded swift action against the accused to keep the law and order situation normal. Referring to the injuries suffered by police personnel in the incident, he said such an event at a polling centre is highly undesirable. The administration, he said, must take effective steps to prevent a recurrence.
