Agartala , Oct 15, 2024, TRIPURATIMES Desk

Agartala Oct 15: Unrest broke out during ‘Mayer Gomon’ carnival in the state capital on Monday night when private security guards (Bouncers) hired by a city club allegedly assaulted children and youths as they were dancing on the roads.

Soon, the situation triggered protest when a good number of youths blocked the road demanding immediate arrest of the Bouncers.

“Until and unless the bouncers are detained, we won’t free the road for the procession meant for idol immersion”, said Raja Saha, Yuva Morcha president, Banamalipur Mandal.

Talking about the incident, Saha alleged, “Four children have been injured following the incident of physical assault by the private security guards hired by Chittaranjan Club. They were dancing on the roads, enjoying the carnival”.

“Where adequate security arrangements have been made by the state government, police officials, TSR forces are on road, what is the need of such private security guards and who gave them the right to beat up common people”? questioned another protester.

Meanwhile, the injured children were rescued by police personnel with the help of other pedestrians and transported to nearby IGM Hospital for treatment.