“Suddenly, a clash erupted between two groups of youths, during which Reang sustained severe injuries. Initially admitted to Gandatwisa hospital, he was later transferred to GBP hospital as his condition worsened. He succumbed to his injuries on Friday,” Dhalai SP Avinash Rai told PTI.”After his body was brought back to Gandatwisa, around 110km from Agartala, emotions ran high and some houses and shops were vandalised in anger. We have arrested four persons in connection with the murder. Prohibitory orders have been enforced in Gandatwisa with heightened police presence to prevent further escalation,” he added.To ease tensions, the Gandatwisa SDM organised a peace meeting, Rai said, adding that the situation is currently under control.Tipra Motha leader Pradyot Kishore Manikya Debbarma condemned the youth’s murder and called for justice.”I strongly condemn the murder of Parmeshwar Reang in Gandatwisa. I have personally engaged with senior police officials demanding that the culprits be charged under relevant sections. I appeal for peace and urge everyone to show restraint. I will personally visit the family,” he wrote on Facebook.
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