AGARTALA: A day after the attack on police during a protest against Waqf Act in Kailashahar of Tripura's Unakoti district, a local court sent eight accused to 10-day judicial custody Sunday. Unakoti SP P Sudambika R said a search operation was going on for others involved in the attack. Additional forces have been deployed across the area to prevent any further escalation.
At least 18 policemen, including an SDPO and several inspectors, were injured in the attack. Around 60 protesters were also wounded, with a few needing hospitalisation. A protester, Jahangir (51), is critical.
The Muslim-dominated bordering subdivisions of Kailashahar and Sonamura (Sepahijala district) witnessed violent protests, prompting police to resort to a lathi charge.
Another protest took place in Sonamura, where thousands marched from the town's old motor stand to Rabindra Chaumuhani, where a meeting was held to denounce the Act.
At least 18 policemen, including an SDPO and several inspectors, were injured in the attack. Around 60 protesters were also wounded, with a few needing hospitalisation. A protester, Jahangir (51), is critical.
The Muslim-dominated bordering subdivisions of Kailashahar and Sonamura (Sepahijala district) witnessed violent protests, prompting police to resort to a lathi charge.
Another protest took place in Sonamura, where thousands marched from the town's old motor stand to Rabindra Chaumuhani, where a meeting was held to denounce the Act.
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