North Brahmachara village, nestled near Kalai Para under Teliamura police station, bore witness to a disturbing act of aggression late Friday night. A group of unidentified assailants, shrouded in the veil of anonymity, launched a brazen attack on the community, targeting 17 Bengali families who were in the midst of constructing their modest abodes under the auspices of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) scheme.
The scene that greeted the villagers at daybreak was one of devastation and despair. The perpetrators, with callous impunity, razed the fledgling structures to the ground, leaving behind a trail of rubble and ruin. To compound the anguish, the marauders callously plundered crops and cattle, robbing the affected families of their livelihoods and dignity.
The gravity of the situation was further underscored by a chilling message etched onto the streets: “WANSEA GET OUT, RED ZONE.” The ominous warning, laden with menace, sent shockwaves rippling through the Bengali community, plunging them into a state of palpable fear and uncertainty.
In the wake of the reprehensible assault, fingers were pointed at recent pronouncements made by Pradyot Kishore Debbarman, scion of the Tripura Royal Family and leader of TIPRA Motha. His vehement opposition to the settlement of Bengalis in Autonomous District Council (ADC) areas has fanned the flames of communal discord, casting a long shadow over the prospects of peaceful coexistence.
North Brahmachara, scarred by the bitter memories of communal strife that marred its history in 1980 and 2000, finds itself once again thrust into the throes of conflict and displacement. The resilient spirit of its inhabitants, however, remains undimmed as they confront the specter of adversity with unwavering resolve.
Amidst the tumult, the aggrieved villagers took to the barricades, blocking the Brahmachhara-Kankrachhara-Nunachhara road as a poignant symbol of their collective anguish and righteous indignation. Their demands for justice rang out, reverberating across the verdant landscape, as they clamored for the immediate establishment of a Special Police Officer (SPO) camp to safeguard their besieged community.
The swift response of local authorities, including the District Superintendent of Police, Deputy Commissioner, and Block Development Officer, served as a beacon of hope amidst the prevailing gloom. Their timely intervention, coupled with the reassuring words of MLA Bikas Debbarma, helped assuage the fears of the beleaguered villagers, restoring a semblance of calm to the embattled hamlet.
As the sun ascends over North Brahmachara, illuminating the scars of strife that crisscross its hallowed terrain, the resolve of its inhabitants remains unbroken. In the crucible of adversity, they stand united, determined to reclaim their rightful place in the tapestry of Tripura’s vibrant cultural mosaic. For beyond the rhetoric and recriminations lies the timeless quest for peace, justice, and the enduring bonds of fraternity that bind us all.
