Agartala, April 21:
Tripura Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha on Tuesday issued a stern warning against perpetrators of post-poll violence, asserting that “no one will be spared,” after visiting the homes of affected families in West Tripura district and Khowai district.
Accompanied by Chief Secretary JK Sinha, Director General of Police Anurag, along with senior district administration and police officials, the Chief Minister conducted spot inspections of damaged properties and interacted directly with members of the affected families.
Some 300 families have been impacted in the violence that followed the TTAADC election results, with the state government announcing compensation for the victims.
Speaking to reporters during the visit, Saha underscored the government’s commitment to restoring normalcy and upholding law and order.
“We want peace. We have repeatedly said that law and order will be maintained properly. But after election results, such situations are deliberately created by Motha goons,” he said.
Describing the incidents as part of a continuing pattern, the Chief Minister remarked that political violence has persisted across decades.
“From the 1980s to the 1990s and even now, the same methods are being used. This culture of violence cannot be allowed to continue under any circumstances,” he asserted.
Highlighting the gravity of the situation, Saha pointed to reports of arson, intimidation and assaults in remote areas, where delayed response times have compounded distress.
“If law cannot protect people, then what is its purpose?” he questioned, adding that he had personally brought top officials to the ground to assess the situation firsthand.
A high-level review meeting has been scheduled for the evening with ministers and multiple agencies to coordinate further action. “Let me make it absolutely clear—no one will be spared,” Saha reiterated.
He also assured victims of full government support, including compensation for losses and enhanced security measures.
“Protection will be given, and all losses will be addressed. Our priority is to ensure that people feel safe,” he said.
The Chief Minister further alleged that in certain areas, miscreants were attempting to extort money from residents under threat of eviction, calling it a “serious and unacceptable development.”
Recounting his interaction with a young woman during the visit, Saha described her ordeal as deeply disturbing.
“What she has gone through cannot be tolerated,” he said, emphasizing the need for strict action against those responsible.
The state government has initiated measures to assess damages and expedite relief, even as security deployment has been intensified in vulnerable pockets to prevent further escalation.
