Tripura: Man Arrested for Alleged Molestation in Bishramganj Bus Incident
An 18-year-old student alleged molestation by co-passenger Sukumar Banik on a moving bus in Bishramganj, Tripura. Acting on Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha’s orders, police arrested Banik late Wednesday night. Following the complaint, violence erupted as a mob attacked the bus and nearby shops, injuring at least six. Authorities imposed a 24-hour ban on gatherings under BNSS Section 163. Two FIRs were filed — one for molestation and another for mob violence. Security in the area has been increased while the investigation continues.
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Bishramganj police have arrested a man named Sukumar Banik, a resident of Chandranagar in Bishalgarh, on charges of molesting a female passenger aboard a moving bus. The arrest took place late Wednesday night under direct instructions from Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha.
According to police, the 18-year-old victim, a student returning from Guwahati, alleged that a co-passenger behaved inappropriately with her during the journey between Bishalgarh and Bishramganj. Soon after the complaint, a joint team from the Crime Branch, Sepahijala district administration, and Bishalgarh Police took Banik into custody.
Following the incident, unrest broke out in Bishramganj. A group of people attacked the bus involved in the case, damaging vehicles and nearby shops. At least six people were reported injured. Authorities responded by imposing a 24-hour restriction on public gatherings under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) to prevent further violence.
Banik was presented before the Bishalgarh Sub-Divisional Court on Thursday afternoon. Police have opened two separate cases — one regarding the alleged molestation and another concerning the violence that followed. Security has been tightened in the area, and officials have appealed to the public to remain calm while the investigation continues.
By Choba Tripura
