Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha has announced that his government will seek permission from the high court to reopen the Kalyanpur massacre case, emphasizing this move as essential for delivering justice nearly three decades after the tragic event. During a program commemorating the anniversary of the attack held on December 12, Saha reaffirmed the BJP-led government’s commitment to taking legal action regarding the Kalyanpur Bazar Colony massacre, where 26 individuals were killed by armed insurgents on December 12, 1996.
“Our government will appeal to the high court to reopen the Kalyanpur massacre case to ensure justice,” the chief minister stated. He highlighted that this incident is one of the deadliest in Tripura’s history, where armed attackers surrounded the village at night and opened fire on residents while they slept. The victims, which included men, women, children, and the elderly, belonged to the Bengali Hindu community.
Saha noted that the incident, which transpired 29 years ago, had “shocked the entire nation.” After paying floral tributes to the victims, he expressed his desire for their blessings, stating, “I seek their blessings to give me the strength to fight for justice. Everyone is aware who was responsible.”
The chief minister criticized the then CPI(M)-led government for failing to prevent the massacre, launching a political attack on the party. He alleged a connection between communists and violence, expressing astonishment at their continued presence within the state assembly. “I feel bad that CPI(M) still has 10 MLAs in the assembly. It’s stunning that they still manage to get elected. They never talk about the people; they only talk about their cadres,” he remarked.
Saha also claimed that during the CPI(M)’s time in power, 69 individuals were killed in the South Tripura district alone. To contrast, he mentioned the current government’s improved security record, stating that peace has largely returned to the region since the BJP assumed power. He referenced 12 agreements signed by the Centre aimed at integrating insurgent groups into the mainstream.
“The terrorists who killed people and engaged in violence will not be spared,” Saha asserted. “Even now, some of those terrorists are working with masks on. Our government will endeavor to punish them.”
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Publish Date: 2025-12-13 10:27:00
