Clashes between two groups during day time at Dashami ghat area in Boxanagar Bazar under Sepahijala district in Tripura shocked and panicked the local people. However, prompt Police action brought the situation under control.
The violent clash left at least five persons injured, among them one person was critically injured and was taken to TMC for treatment. Police detained one person for interrogation even as no case was lodged till now, said OC Boxanagar on Friday.
The clash between two groups erupted, reportedly over illegal trading activities on Thursday at Boxanagar. It is learnt, one Anwar Hussain of Boxanagar Panchayat area stopped the bike in which two persons – Jewel Mian and Samir Mian – were travelling. Anwar started slapping and beating the duo.
Later, around 10-15 persons armed with machetes, rods etc reached the spot and attacked Anwar Hussain.
Meanwhile, members of Anwar also reached there and a full-fledged clash ensued.
Shocked local people witnessed as the members of two groups attacked each other. Police swung into action promptly and brought the situation under control. As the condition of Anwar was critical, he was referred to TMC from the local health center.
The Officer-in Charge of Boxanagar said, no case was registered as both the warring groups were willing to mitigate the issue through mutual negotiations. However, Police detained one person for interrogation.
Even as it suspected that a business fraud between the two groups – which is reportedly a very much common incidence in the Boxanagar area – led to the clash, Police are yet to ascertain the reason behind the clash. However, according to the Police, the situation is under control.