Summary:
Two persons lost their lives during a clash between security personnel including Tripura State Rifles (TSR) and anti-Bru protestors at Panisagar on Saturday. Massive violence erupted after security personnel prevented the protestors, who launched blockade on the National Highway-8 opposing re-settlement of Bru refugees in North Tripura. Later, Tripura State Rifles (TSR) opened fire at the protestors to disperse them in which Srikanta Das was killed. The police forces, including Tripura State Rifles personnel, deployed at Dolubari, tried to stop the agitators from proceeding. Also read: Tripura State Rifles jawans open fire on anti-Bru protestors, one killed in KanchanpurBut that could not prevent the crowd from proceeding towards Chamtilla from Dolubari..