Agartala, August 15 (PTI) Two individuals were arrested in Tripura for possession of explosives, foiling a major attack on Independence Day, according to police on Friday.
Based on a tip-off, authorities intercepted a vehicle in Vanghmun, North Tripura on Thursday evening.
The arrested, suspected members of the Tripura United National Force (TUNF), a nascent group, were found with 14 electric detonators and neogel explosives, stated SP Avinash Kumar Rai to PTI.
The individuals were identified as Dhananjoy Reang from Katlichhera in Assam and Sadai Nanda Reang from Kasko in Damchhera, North Tripura.
"Initial investigations reveal a plot to destabilize the state," Rai disclosed. "Their plan involved targeting police personnel, damaging police vehicles, and seizing arms ahead of Independence Day to gain public attention."
The prompt action averted a potential security crisis.
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