Agartala, June 12, 2026: Normalcy returned across Tripura on Friday afternoon after surrendered members of erstwhile insurgent outfits withdrew their 72-hour blockade following discussions with the state government, ending hours of disruption to road and rail connectivity.

The agitation, led by former members of the banned National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) and All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF), began early in the day with protesters blocking the National Highway and railway tracks at Chandrasadhu Para in the Hatai Kotor Hills area of West Tripura district. The blockade brought vehicular traffic and train movement to a standstill, leaving hundreds of commuters stranded and forcing many passengers to walk long distances to reach their destinations.

The protestors alleged that several provisions of the tripartite peace accord signed on September 4, 2024, between the Centre, the state government and surrendered insurgent groups had not been implemented. They claimed delays in rehabilitation, livelihood support, income-generation schemes and the promised Special Economic Development Package had created frustration among former cadres.

Former NLFT (Ori faction) leader Prasenjit Debbarma said repeated appeals to the government had failed to yield a response. According to him, a memorandum submitted on June 1 seeking intervention on pending issues went unanswered, prompting the decision to launch the blockade.

Security arrangements were tightened across sensitive areas during the protest. West Tripura Superintendent of Police Namit Pathak said the situation remained peaceful despite blockades at multiple locations and that security personnel had been deployed to maintain order.

The impasse ended after representatives of the ATTF’s Alendra Debbarma faction, NLFT’s Prasenjit Debbarma (Haste Fa) faction and NLFT’s Parimal Debbarma faction held talks with Tribal Welfare Minister Bikas Debbarma at Baramura. Following the meeting, the groups agreed to withdraw the blockade.

The minister said most demands had already seen progress and assured that remaining genuine concerns would be addressed through continued dialogue, emphasizing the government’s commitment to peace, stability and development.