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Crime
Two detained for assaulting hospital staff on duty in Agartala
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 13 Oct 2026, 06:06 AM
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Police in Tripura have detained two individuals after they allegedly attacked medical personnel who were on duty at a hospital in Agartala. The incident prompted swift action by local authorities.
The accused were taken into custody following a complaint from hospital authorities about the assault on duty staff. According to police, the incident occurred inside the hospital premises while the staff were performing their regular duties. Officials said the attackers were overpowered and handed over to law enforcement without further violence. A case has been registered under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code, and investigators are gathering evidence to establish the motive and sequence of events. Hospital management has assured that adequate security measures will be reinforced to prevent such incidents in the future.