Surrendered militants blockade national highway at Barmura, later withdrawn

Agartala, Feb 25, 2025, By Our Correspondent

The Tripura United Indigenous Revolutionary Peoples’ Council (TUIRPC), a group of surrendered militants, withdrew its agitation- national highway blockade following assurance from the government, according to sources.The surrendered militants’ body had blockaded national highway at Barmura stalling vehicular movement on the key road. However, later it was rolled back.UIRPC leader Daniel Borok Debbarma stated that despite promises made in the peace accord, many assurances including the withdrawal of police cases against the former rebels remain unfulfilled. Further, he criticized the government for settling them in remote areas lacking basic amenities.Their key demands include free education for children of former militants, introduction of Inner Line Permit in the TTAADC areas, and full implementation of the ATTF accord.Debbarma warned of prolonged protests if their concerns are ignored.Though essential vehicles were exempted from the purview of the blockade, it paralyzed traffic, leaving hundreds stranded. The protesters vowed to escalate their agitation if the government does not engage in talks