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Tripura strike halts road and rail services over surrendered militants' demands
✍️ Daily Pioneer
🗓 04 Sep 2026, 02:33 PM
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A strike in Tripura has brought road and railway traffic to a standstill as surrendered militants press for their demands, officials said.
Police and transport authorities in Tripura reported that a coordinated strike by groups of surrendered militants has blocked major highways and railway lines across the state. The protesters, who had laid down arms under government rehabilitation schemes, are demanding the fulfillment of promises made regarding rehabilitation benefits and employment opportunities.
The disruption began early Monday morning, causing traffic snarls in several districts and leading to the temporary suspension of passenger trains on key routes. Local commuters were advised to seek alternative transport, while railway officials worked to reroute services where possible.
State officials said they are in dialogue with the militant representatives to resolve the issue peacefully, emphasizing that the safety of civilians remains a priority. No injuries or arrests have been reported so far, but the strike is expected to continue until the demands are addressed.
The government has pledged to review the pending rehabilitation packages and expedite any pending benefits, aiming to restore normalcy in the state's transport network.
The disruption began early Monday morning, causing traffic snarls in several districts and leading to the temporary suspension of passenger trains on key routes. Local commuters were advised to seek alternative transport, while railway officials worked to reroute services where possible.
State officials said they are in dialogue with the militant representatives to resolve the issue peacefully, emphasizing that the safety of civilians remains a priority. No injuries or arrests have been reported so far, but the strike is expected to continue until the demands are addressed.
The government has pledged to review the pending rehabilitation packages and expedite any pending benefits, aiming to restore normalcy in the state's transport network.