Magisterial inquiry ordered into Madhabbari clashes; ban on SMSes, mobile internet extended

The Tripura government Thursday ordered a magisterial inquiry into the violence at Madhabbari in West Tripura district on Tuesday and extended the ban on SMSes and mobile internet services in the state.

At least seven people were injured when protesters opposing the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill clashed with police on Tuesday.

Police Thursday said situation in Madhabbari and adjacent areas is normal but prohibitory order under section 144 of CrPc would be further extended for another 48-hours.

Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb told a press conference here that a magisterial inquiry was ordered to look into how the incident took place and under what circumstances did the police open fire.

The state government on Tuesday had banned SMSes and mobile internet services for two-days apprehending law and order problem following the clashes. Deb said the ban would continue.

"I am also facing problem. When the suspension is lifted would depend on situation," he said.

Deb said, "Police are supposed to open fire below the knee. One Sumit Debbarma, who received gun shot on his shoulder...maybe he was in such a posture that the bullet entered through his shoulder and came out of his waist. Everything would be inquired into, including that how the situation turned violent."