A large number of files were reportedly stolen from the Tripura police headquarters.

It is certainly a highly shocking incident.

The Tripura police have informed that around 86 files were stolen from the headquarters in Agartala.

Meanwhile, police said that five people have been arrested, who are associated with the unexpected incident.

Tripura Police in a press communique informed the media that some bundles of files ready for disposal were stolen or damaged by miscreants on Independence Day. However, a case was registered in this regard and two persons were held in connection with the case. 

“Some bundles of files meant for weeding, destruction, as well as some dormant files lying in an isolated cabin were stolen/damaged by miscreants on the intervening night August 15 and 16.

On the basis of an FIR lodged in West Agartala Police Station on August 16, most of the stolen files were recovered on the same day and two persons have been arrested in this regard. Security is being reviewed to prevent any recurrence and necessary action is being taken for the security lapse,” the police statement issued on August 16. 

Tripura Congress MLA Sudip Roy Barman demanded a judicial probe under a sitting high court judge, while the leader of the opposition Manik Sarkar wrote a letter urging Tripura chief minister Manik Saha to assign senior and efficient officials of the police and civil administration to investigate the matter.

Police, however, took prompt action and arrested two persons in connection with the case.

Sources in the department said, after the incident all the police personnel posted inside the police headquarters have been put on high alert.