Tripura Police have detained three individuals in connection with an alleged assault on BJP MLA Abhishek Debroy’s vehicle during the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council elections held on April 12 in Gomati district.

According to Amarpur Sub-Divisional Office official Debanjali Roy, the incident occurred around 10:30 AM while the MLA was travelling toward Tulamura in the Matabari area. 

She said that as the convoy neared the forest office area, unidentified individuals allegedly attacked the vehicle.

She added that the driver tried to move the MLA away from the spot, but the attackers reportedly struck again during the escape attempt, resulting in damage to the vehicle.

Following the registration of a case, police arrested three persons identified as Vivekananda Debbarma, Narayan Jamatia, and Mani Sadhan Jamatia. Officials stated that during initial questioning, they were said to be associated with the Tipra Motha Party.

Police have said that the investigation is ongoing to verify the facts and to check whether more individuals were involved in the incident.