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Crime
Tripura Police Thwart 72-Hour Highway Blockade Bid by Ex-Militants
✍️ Asianet Newsable
🗓 18 Oct 2026, 03:17 PM
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Police in Tripura have successfully foiled a planned 72-hour highway blockade by surrendered militants, ensuring the safety of public transport and infrastructure.
Tripura police have successfully disrupted a planned 72-hour highway blockade that was intended to be carried out by surrendered militants. The security forces acted swiftly to prevent the disruption, thereby maintaining law and order in the state.
The move by the ex-militants was aimed at halting traffic on major highways for three days. However, the police were able to identify the plan in advance and took necessary preventive measures to foil the attempt.
This incident highlights the continued efforts of the state administration to ensure peace and stability, particularly in areas where former insurgent groups have surrendered. The authorities have reaffirmed their commitment to preventing any such disruptions that could affect the daily lives of citizens.
No casualties were reported during the operation, and normalcy has been restored on the affected routes. The police have assured the public that they remain vigilant to handle any future attempts to disturb public order.
The move by the ex-militants was aimed at halting traffic on major highways for three days. However, the police were able to identify the plan in advance and took necessary preventive measures to foil the attempt.
This incident highlights the continued efforts of the state administration to ensure peace and stability, particularly in areas where former insurgent groups have surrendered. The authorities have reaffirmed their commitment to preventing any such disruptions that could affect the daily lives of citizens.
No casualties were reported during the operation, and normalcy has been restored on the affected routes. The police have assured the public that they remain vigilant to handle any future attempts to disturb public order.