Agartala, May 26, 2025: Tripura police have arrested a 40-year-old man from Assam for allegedly raping a 14-year-old girl sparking widespread outrage in the Brick Kiln area. The accused identified as Bakul Bura, a resident of Golaghat, Assam was taken into custody late Sunday night following a complaint filed by the victim’s family.
Confirming the arrest, Bishramganj Police Station Officer-in-Charge (OC) Subimal Debnath stated, “We acted swiftly after receiving the complaint and arrested the accused. A case has been registered under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.”
According to police sources, Bura allegedly abducted the minor before sexually assaulting her in the Brick Kiln area. The victim’s family lodged a formal complaint on the night of May 25, prompting immediate action from law enforcement. The case number is 11/2025 under section- 65 (1)/87 of BNS and section 4 of POCSO Act.
On Monday afternoon, the Bishramganj police produced Bura to the Bishalgarh Sub-Divisional Court. Meanwhile, the incident has triggered outrage among locals, with demands for strict legal action against the accused.
Expressing concern, a local resident remarked, “Such crimes cannot be tolerated. The perpetrator must face the strictest punishment to set an example.”
Authorities have assured that the investigation will proceed with diligence, aiming to deliver justice to the victim and her family.
