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Crime
Six surrendered militants arrested after blocking Tripura national highway
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 18 Oct 2026, 12:16 AM
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Police detained six surrendered militants who had blocked a national highway in Tripura, citing security concerns.
Police in Tripura arrested six individuals identified as surrendered militants after they obstructed traffic on a national highway, causing significant disruption to vehicular movement.
The authorities said the militants, who had previously laid down arms, were taken into custody in a swift operation by state police and security forces for violating the law and endangering public safety.
Officials have not disclosed further details about the motives behind the blockade or the pending legal proceedings, highlighting ongoing challenges in reintegrating former militants.
The authorities said the militants, who had previously laid down arms, were taken into custody in a swift operation by state police and security forces for violating the law and endangering public safety.
Officials have not disclosed further details about the motives behind the blockade or the pending legal proceedings, highlighting ongoing challenges in reintegrating former militants.