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Tripura Police Arrest Seven After Officer Assaulted Over DJ Noise Shutdown in Belonia

Officials say the case invokes charges of deterring a public servant, with the investigation continuing.

Overview

  • Officer in Charge Shibu Ranjan Dey cut power to the Oriental Club’s sound system late Friday over high-decibel music, prompting a confrontation.
  • Police say club members pushed the inspector to the ground and assaulted him, and he is being treated at a hospital.
  • Seven suspects were arrested, including the club secretary, with Indian Express identifying them as Subrata Debnath, Liton Debnath, Aditya Datta, Litan Hazari, Alak Banik, Bijay Biswas, and Sribash Sen.
  • The case cites Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita sections 132, 117(2), 121(2), 324(2), 191(2) and 3(5), according to police statements.
  • Tripura’s chief minister and opposition leaders condemned the attack and urged firm action as the probe proceeds.