In a fervent display of unity, residents of Madhya Champamura a village under Bikram Nagar Panchayat in Dukli block have rallied together to demand the release of a century-old graveyard from encroachment.
The historic burial ground revered for its cultural significance is now facing the threat of being replaced by a construction project.
Despite repeated appeals to the Waqf Board, responsible for safeguarding such sacred sites, residents claim that no substantial action has been taken to address the issue. In response to this perceived inaction the local populace took matters into their own hands, surrounding the Waqf Board headquarters in a show of solidarity.
The encroachment, which has caused outrage among the community, involves the construction within the cemetery grounds. This blatant disregard for the historical importance of the site has galvanized residents to demand immediate intervention.
A protestor has emphasized the significance of the Madhya Champamura graveyard, underscoring its century-old legacy. The delegation, which presented a formal deputation to the Waqf Board, expressed the urgent need for resolution.
The residents have issued a stern warning that if their demands for the release of the cemetery and the implementation of measures to safeguard it are not met promptly, they will escalate their protest by joining a larger movement in the days to come.
The situation remains tense, with locals resolved to protect their cultural heritage at all costs.
International rights body expresses concern over persecution of Hindus in B'desh
The Global Bengali Hindu Coalition (GBHC), a Toronto-based rights body, on Friday raised serious concerns over rising persecution of Hindus in Bangladesh and urged the world communities to take steps to stop the atrocities on minorities in the neighbouring country.
Alert along Tripura-Mizoram-B’desh border after reports of cross-border movement of militants
Security forces including the Border Security Force (BSF) are on a high alert after reports of movement of militants from Bangladesh along the Tripura and Mizoram borders, officials said on Friday.
Tripura govt gives special priority to education for backward classes, girls: CM Saha
The Tripura government has been given special priority to the development of the educational infrastructure in the state and is working to provide quality education to children from all sections of society, especially, backward classes and girls, Chief Minister Manik Saha said here on Thursday.
In a first, Agartala Book Fair begins without any participation from Bangladesh
The Agartala Book Fair began here on Thursday with colourful ceremonies, albeit minus the participation of any booksellers and publishers from Bangladesh -- for the first time -- in view of the unrest in the neighbouring country.
Tripura govt to move bill giving retirement benefits to MLAs who served even for a day
A bill would be moved in the Winter session of the Tripura Assembly amending the existing law to provide retirement benefits to MLAs who have served even for just a day, officials said on Thursday.
Urbania bus service flagged off for tourists; Govt prioritizes development of tourism, says Minister Sushanta Chowdhury
In yet another boost to the state tourism sector, Minister Sushanta Chowdhury on Wednesday flagged off Urbania bus services for the tourists and said that the government has prioritized development of tourism industry to create new employment opportunities.
Tripura gets Chief Information Commissioner after over 3 years
Governor Indra Sena Reddy Nallu on Tuesday administered oath to Binoy Shankar Mishra as the state Chief Information Commissioner (CIC) at a simple ceremony at the Raj Bhavan.
Wild elephant hit by speeding train in Tripura succumbs to injuries
A 35-year-old wild elephant, critically injured by a speeding train in Tripura’s Khowai district, succumbed to its injuries late Monday night, officials said on Tuesday.