A clash between Tripura’s ruling BJP and Opposition Congress workers Thursday at Bishalgarh in Sepahijala district left several injured, including a police constable. Till late Thursday evening, the local police station was busy handling a ‘gherao’ by BJP workers. The two groups got into a scuffle allegedly because BJP workers were trying to stop Congress workers from proceeding for a political meeting. West Tripura Lok Sabha MP and Tripura BJP vice president Pratima Bhowmik said at least 15 BJP workers were injured in the scuffle. “Congress workers attacked our party supporters and we had to retaliate for our safety.

Source: Indian Express August 20, 2020 16:18 UTC