Tripura Journalists Attacked While Covering BJP-CPI(M)'s Skirmish

Three local journalists have been attacked during a clash between the ruling BJP and the opposition CPI(M) at Tripura's Khayerpur on December 21. Police said, "About 4-5 persons were wounded and the three scribes were attacked". The Agartala Press Club has condemned the incident and demanded "exemplary" punishment to the perpetrators. While the CPI(M) has blamed the BJP, the latter said their members would help in identifying the "real culprits."