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Four Arrested in Tripura After Woman Found Half-Burnt, ASI Suspended

Political scrutiny intensified after the husband accused a local MLA’s nephew, with parties pressing for action before the prime minister’s September 22 visit.

Overview

  • Police said the woman’s half-burnt body was discovered early Saturday in Mirza under Kakaraban police station in Gomati district.
  • The case moved from an unnatural-death entry to abetment of suicide, with investigators indicating more BNS sections may be added based on findings.
  • Chief Minister Manik Saha announced a detailed inquiry and confirmed that four suspects had been arrested.
  • Assistant Sub-Inspector Sanjoy Sarkar was suspended for alleged negligence after the couple’s earlier assault complaint was not acted upon.
  • The husband alleged an assault by three men, including Manna Majumder, nephew of BJP MLA Jitendra Majumder, as opposition parties protested and demanded swift arrests before the PM’s visit.