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Alleged BJP Workers Attack Congress Youth Leader’s Home; Family Members Arrested

The Congress has demanded an investigation into the ransacking after the BJP filed charges over his social media remarks.

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Overview

  • Shahjahan Islam’s Agartala home was ransacked late June 8 by alleged BJP workers after he criticised the state government and police over Eid al-Adha clashes.
  • The BJP lodged an FIR against Islam for using derogatory language targeting Chief Minister Manik Saha and minority wing leaders in a viral social media video.
  • Tripura police arrested Islam’s father and brother on June 9 in connection with the fallout from his remarks and the ensuing violence.
  • Congress leaders including Sudip Roy Barman condemned the attack on Islam’s residence and called for swift legal action against the perpetrators.
  • Tensions trace back to recent cow slaughter clashes in Gomati district’s Udaipur area and a 2022 Tripura High Court order banning public meat sales.