Agartala: A 72-hour statewide road and rail blockade called by surrendered members of two disbanded rebel groups, the National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) and the All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF), was dramatically called off within just seven hours of its launch on Friday, following prompt intervention by the state government, bringing immediate relief to thousands of commuters, traders, and ordinary citizens across Tripura.
The strike, which had the potential to bring normal life to a complete standstill across the state, disrupting road and rail transport, market operations, and essential services, was withdrawn after the state government engaged with the agitating groups and offered assurances regarding their demands. The swift and decisive intervention was widely praised by residents and traders who had feared days of disruption to their daily routines and livelihoods.
Following the announcement of the withdrawal, transport services, including buses, auto-rickshaws, and other vehicles, resumed operations across Agartala and other districts of the state. Markets and commercial establishments that had downed their shutters in anticipation of the strike reopened promptly, and normal life was fully restored within a short period.
The surrendered members of the NLFT and ATTF, who had launched the agitation to press specific demands before the state government, expressed satisfaction over the government’s positive response and urged their supporters to maintain peace and normalcy.
The details of the specific demands and the assurances provided by the state government are yet to be officially made public.