No. 39/2020-2021

In connection with the unfortunate incident on 18.04.2020 in which Const. 276 C.Lalhruaitluanga and C/405 R.Zairemmawia of 5th IR Battalion, who were deployed for border sealing duty between Thaidawr and Zomuantlang village, Mamit District for containment of COVID-19, were physically assaulted by a group of Chakmas residing across the border (Inter-state border of Mizoram-Tripura) causing bodily injury on both policemen on duty, DGP Mizoram has ordered a high level enquiry to be conducted by DIG(CID) to look into the incident and connected developments. Reinforcement from 5th IR Battalion consisting of 1 (one) company under the command of Assistant Commandant for New Kawnpui BOP have reached their place of duty and police authorities on duty have also been instructed to deploy district Police (MRP) from Police Stations as and when necessary. Accused persons arrested in connection with this case were produced before Sub-Divisional Judicial Magistrate Court, Kanchanpur, Tripura. However, prayer for transit remand to take them into custody of Mizoram Police was denied by the Court and the accused persons were released on bail. Necessary efforts are being taken to appeal against the court judgement at appellate court.

Mizoram Police is pursuing the matter with due diligence and exploring all possible legal avenues. Inspite of the incident, Mizoram Police is earnestly performing its normal responsibilities and duties such as Border Sealing duty, Quarantine Centre Security duty, Law and order duty etc. with due diligence.