Three Arrested in Tripura for Durga Puja Extortion and Assaulting Cop
Three individuals arrested in Teliamura for extorting money for Durga Puja and attacking a female police officer during the arrest.
Three individuals have been arrested in Tripura's Teliamura following allegations of extorting money under the pretext of Durga Puja donations and physically attacking an on-duty female police officer.
The incident, which unfolded in the Shantinagar area, has sparked significant concern after the accused reportedly used violence to evade law enforcement during their apprehension.
The Extortion Incident
The ordeal began when Sanjib Chakma, a resident of the Manikpur area, was driving through Teliamura town. According to police reports, members of a local club intercepted his vehicle near a cafeteria in Shantinagar. The group allegedly demanded and forcibly collected Rs 4,000, claiming it was a mandatory donation for the upcoming Durga Puja celebrations.
Fearing for his safety when the situation turned aggressive, Chakma managed to flee the scene and sought refuge at the Teliamura police station to lodge a formal complaint.
Attack on On-Duty Female Officer
A police team, supported by Tripura State Rifles (TSR) personnel and led by Woman Sub-Inspector Sumitra Debbarma, was dispatched to the club to apprehend the suspects. Around 1:30 AM, while moving along the National Highway, the complainant, Sanjib Chakma, identified the accused.
As officers moved to detain the suspects, the situation escalated into violence. The accused reportedly acted aggressively and misbehaved with the TSR personnel. In a targeted move, the suspects allegedly used a motorcycle to strike two female police personnel. The impact knocked a pillion-riding female officer off the vehicle and onto the road.
Legal Action and Custody
The arrested individuals have been identified as Dhruba Saha, Sudip Chakraborty, and Uttam Deb, all residents of the Shantinagar area.
Jayanta Kumar Dey, the Officer-in-Charge of Teliamura Police Station, confirmed that a suo motu case has been registered. The charges filed against the three men include:
- Forcible extortion
- Obstruction of government duty
- Assault on a female police officer
Following their arrest, the Khowai Court remanded the three accused to 14 days of judicial custody on October 1.