Tension prevailed at Kamalpur sub-division in Tripura’s Dhalai district on Friday after over 12 people, including officials and traders, were injured when a section of the Tiprasa Civil Society (TCS) activists resorted to attacks, arson, and looting of shops on Thursday evening during the 24-hour statewide shutdown, officials said.

A police officer said a large contingent of security forces, including the Tripura State Rifles (TSR) and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), was deployed, and senior officials were closely monitoring the situation.

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To prevent further escalation, Dhalai District Magistrate and Collector Vivek H.B. imposed prohibitory orders for an indefinite period on Thursday night within the Kamalpur sub-division.

Promulgating the order under Section 163 of

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