FIR Against Doctor, 17 Others Over Highway Blockade in Tripura
Tripura Police Register Case Against 18 for Disrupting NH 8 Traffic
Agartala: A case has been registered against a doctor and 17 others in connection with a road blockade that disrupted traffic on National Highway 8 in the 82 Mile area of Tripura's Dhalai district.
According to a government press the blockade began around 9:50 a.m. on May 21, 2025, near the 82-mile Bazar Kalabari Tri-Junction under the jurisdiction of the Manpur Police Station in Dholpur district. Residents, including men and women, reportedly obstructed the highway to oppose the transfer of Dr. Akash Bhowmik, a physician serving at the 28-mile Primary Health Centre (PHC).
Police were later able to remove the blockade and restore traffic. However, the incident has now escalated into a legal matter, with authorities registering a complaint against 18 individuals, including the doctor himself, for allegedly inciting or participating in the obstruction.
This protest not only caused traffic congestion but also posed a risk to public safety and emergency services.
Authorities have stated that an investigation is currently underway to determine the extent of each individual’s involvement in the protest and to take appropriate legal action.
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