Agartala: The Communist Party of India (Marxist) has strongly condemned a violent attack on its leaders in the Jaipur area of West Tripura district.

The incident occurred on Saturday afternoon during a local meeting in Rajnagar's Joypur West Para, where party members were addressing local demands regarding roads, drinking water, and essential services.

According to the CPI-M state secretariat, a group of 13-14 BJP workers, led by BJP Mandal President Amitabh Bhattacharjee, stormed the meeting, issuing threats and launching a violent assault. Several CPI-M leaders and supporters, including Ratan Das, Subhasish Ganguly and Manik Dhar, sustained injuries in the attack.

The CPI-M has accused the administration of inaction and negligence, holding them accountable for the unchecked violence. Despite informing the police, authorities failed to provide adequate security arrangements, allowing the pre-planned attack to unfold.

The CPI-M state secretariat has demanded the immediate arrest of the perpetrators and strict legal action against them. An FIR has been filed, naming the attackers, but no arrests have been made so far. The party has urged the police to act impartially and restore public confidence regarding safety and security.