Agartala, Sept. 4 -- Returnee groups associated with the National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) and All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF) blocked NH-8 and other roads in Tripura on Friday as part of a 72-hour statewide bandh, demanding implementation of the tripartite peace accord signed on September 4, 2024, and safeguards for former cadres.

Speaking to ANI on the situation, Sub-Divisional Magistrate, Jirania, Animesh Dhar said members of seven militant groups had gathered to press for fulfilment of their demands.

"Today, members of seven militant groups have gathered here to press for the fulfilment of their charter of demands. Since this morning, the police and civil administrations have collected a copy of their demands to forward to ...