In almost every state of the country, journalists are facing various problems while performing their professional duties. Tripura is not left out. The incident of Sudip Shantanu’s murder during the previous government’s tenure is still fresh in the minds of everyone.

Although this government promised to punish the culprits after coming to power, they have handover the case to CBI, but case is still pending.

A journalist was once again brutally tortured by a vicious gang on his way home after completing his professional duties. Journalist Sujit Acharjee was attacked in the Amtali area of Agartala in the dark of midnight on Monday.

That night, he was waiting for the driver of a car that had been arranged to take his belongings home after completing his professional duties at an event in the Amtali bypass area.

The driver did not come on time even though he was called several times. Later, Sujit had an argument with the driver over this arivial matter. Later, when he and his colleagues were returning home on their respective bikes, as soon as they reached Siddhi Ashram, the driver and his gang pushed Sujit Acharya from behind and started beating him violently with rods and belts.

Police apprehended Seven individuals linked to the assault.