Agartala: Tripura witnessed tension in Kailashahar, Unakoti district, on Saturday as a protest against the Waqf Amendment Act turned violent.
Members of the Muslim community, led by senior Congress leader and Panchayat Samiti Chairperson Badruj Jaman, organized a rally opposing the bill.
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To maintain law and order, police had set up barricades and deployed heavy security.
As the rally progressed and reached the barricades, protestors allegedly attempted to breach them, leading to a scuffle with the police.
Several police officers and protestors sustained injuries during the clash. The police resorted to a mild lathi charge to control the situation.
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Unakoti District Superintendent of Police P Sudambika R monitored the developments on the ground. SDPO Kailashahar Jayanta Karmakar, Inspector Jitendra Das, and several constables were injured.
According to police sources, some protestors engaged in stone-pelting, prompting a stronger response from law enforcement.
To prevent further unrest, a large number of police personnel and Tripura State Rifles jawans were stationed across Kailashahar.
Despite several attempts, Congress leader Badruj Jaman could not be reached for comments.