Friend of deceased arrested in medical college death case in Tripura
Tripura police have arrested the boyfriend of a medical student found dead in her hostel room, as the Chief Minister orders a magisterial inquiry. The incident has sparked political controversy regarding the college's management and the transparency of the police investigation.
Why it matters
The case has become a flashpoint for local political tensions and concerns over institutional accountability in medical education.
Tripura police on Friday (June 12, 2026) arrested the boyfriend of a girl who was found dead in her hostel room at the Santiniketan Medical College near Agartala amid speculations and doubts over the actual cause of death of 24-year-old Manisha Das, Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha has ordered a magisterial enquiry into the incident.
The inclusion of political allegations regarding the college's management and the BJP/Trinamool nexus introduces a political framing to a criminal report.
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