The CPI-M in Tripura, in its State Committee meeting, has alleged that there is complete lawlessness in the State.  

The Tripura CPI-M state committee meeting discussed several issues relating to the State, including alleged lawlessness and COVID-19 crisis in the state. 

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The CPI-M stated that law and order in the state has collapsed.  

โ€œMurder, unnatural deaths, rape of women and gang rape are on the rise. In May alone, there were 24 murders, 12 rapes and 39 unusual deaths, according to a government spokesman. It also alleged that many murders are being treated as โ€˜suicidesโ€™,โ€ the CPI-M alleged.  

โ€œDespite the clear promise of the Chief Minister in the Legislative Assembly, a fascist attack has been organized on the leaders and activists of the opposition political parties and the elected representatives,โ€ the CPI-M further alleged. 

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The CPI-M added that despite assurances from the Governor, attacks have taken place in various sub-division of the state in the last four weeks. 

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โ€œSurrounded by security personnel in Kamalpur, the minister himself publicly occupied the CPI-M office during the curfew and led fascist attacks on the houses of party leaders and activists. In no case did the police arrest the attackers,โ€ the CPI-M stated in a statement. 

The CPI-M further alleged that BJP workers have been obstructing distribution of relief to the needy Covid-19 affected families. 

โ€œThe state government has not yet developed a proper framework for tackling covid. Physicians, health workers have not been engaged. The government is trying to avoid its responsibility with a curfew,โ€ it further said.