Sonamura, Sep 03, 2024, TRIPURATIMES Desk

Sonamura, Sept 03: A disturbing incident of violence has emerged in Melaghar, where Atanu Pal Roy, the husband of the Melaghar Municipality Chairperson, was allegedly attacked with a dagger by a group of miscreants. The attack, which took place late Monday night in the Melaghar East Chandigarh area, reportedly stemmed from a dispute over illegal trade. Pal Roy is currently receiving treatment at GB Hospital for severe injuries.

The Chairperson, Anamika Ghosh has filed a complaint at Melaghar Police Station stating that she and her husband have been brutally attacked while they both were returning from a Kali puja festival. Ghosh has also alleged that she was molested by attackers during the incident.

Following the police's failure to arrest the accused, BJP leaders and workers staged a protest, blocking roads and surrounding Melaghar Police Station to demand justice. The Chairperson has vowed to seek intervention from the Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha and MLA Kishore Barman to ensure that action is taken against those responsible. Melagarh Police have initiated an investigation into the incident.