Bishalgarh (Tripura) Jul 22: In a shocking turn of events, Bishalgarh’s infamous gang of thieves has outdone itself, moving on from temples, mosques, schools, and police stations to target the very heart of justice—the Bishalgarh Sub-Divisional Court.
This latest act proves that no place, not even a courthouse, is off-limits for these daring criminals.
On Monday night, under the cover of darkness, the thieves slipped past the court’s security measures with unsettling ease.
After Temples, Mosques, and Schools, Thieves Target Court and ‘Attempt’ to Set It Ablaze.
They ransacked the Muhuri Association room, making off with various items before attempting to cover their tracks by setting the building ablaze. Fortunately, the fire didn’t fully take hold, but the message was clear: this gang fears no one.
After witnessing ashes of burned papers, one of the locals quipped, “Bravo, thieves, for attempting to burn the evidence of your brilliance—too bad the flames didn’t quite catch as planned”.
Come Tuesday morning, lawyers and clerks arrived at the courthouse, expecting a routine day, only to find chaos—scattered papers, missing valuables, and signs of attempted arson. The discovery has left Bishalgarh reeling, with residents questioning how safe they truly are when even the court, a symbol of law and order, can be so brazenly violated.
Babul Debnath, Vice-President of the Bishalgarh Bar Association, and Deepak Saha, head of the Clerks’ Association, were narrated the chaos left behind by thieves. They wondered how thieves outsmarted the night guards.
“We have no idea how did this happen under the watchful eyes of nighttime security guards”, Debnath said.
The million dollars question remains: Were the guards napping? Or, distracted by a gripping game of smartphone solitaire? Will Bishalgarh Police be able to solve the puzzle?
Debnath suspected, thieves entered by cutting open the tin cover above as the tin cover was found damaged.
While local authorities and court officials are scratching their heads, wondering how the thieves managed to bypass nighttime security guards, some lawyers speculated that the thieves weren’t just after random loot. Important documents and sensitive evidences may have been the real target, suggesting a motive beyond mere theft.
Both Babul Debnath, and Deepak Saha, expressed dismay at the breach. The irony is stark: the same court that sentences thieves was itself plundered, leaving the Bishalgarh police, who routinely bring criminals to this very building, facing a bold challenge to their authority.
As the town grapples with this unsettling crime, the message from the thieves rings loud and clear: they’re not just breaking the law, they’re defying the system itself – the onus is now on the authorities to rein in the gang.
For now, Bishalgarh’s residents are left wondering what’s next and whether justice can reclaim its ground in a place where even the courthouse isn’t safe.
