Two arrested for attack on Tripura election candidate

Two persons have been arrested in connection with an attack on a Tipra Motha candidate during the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC) elections. Khachindra Reang, 34, who was contesting from Ward No. 2 of Gamaria Village Committee, was injured when unidentified persons allegedly opened fire as he exited a vehicle.

Police have taken the two suspects into custody in relation to the incident. The attack occurred during the ongoing TTAADC polling process in the state.