Agartala, Nov 30, 2024, TRIPURATIMES Desk

Agartala, Nov 30: In a shocking incident, a Shyamoli Paribahan bus traveling from Tripura to Kolkata was attacked in Brahmanbaria's Bishwa Road area in Bangladesh.

The Indian passengers on board were left terrified after the vehicle came under deliberate assault.

The incident occurred when a goods-laden truck intentionally rammed into the bus while it was moving along the Bishwa Road. Simultaneously, an auto-rickshaw colided with the bus on the road.

The series of events appeared premeditated, creating panic among the passengers.

What followed was even more alarming. Local residents began threatening the Indian passengers on the bus. Witnesses reported anti-India slogans, derogatory remarks, and even direct threats to the lives of those onboard.

Tripura Minister for Transport Sushanta Chowdhury in a social media post strongly condemned the incident and called for immediate intervention by the Bangladeshi authorities to ensure the safety of Indian travelers. 

According to Chowdhury, this attack is deeply concerning, and he urged the authorities to guarantee the security of the passengers and bring the culprits to justice.