Amid simmering tension between the ruling BJP and its ally Tipra Motha, some miscreants Thursday set ablaze a BJP activist’s house at Khumulwng in West Tripura district, headquarters of Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC).

Later in the day, the police said they deployed adequate security in the area and assured that the situation was under control. However, no case was lodged till the time of filing this report.

“Some miscreants tried to disturb law and order. We are patrolling the area, and adequate forces have been deployed. The situation is under control now. We appeal to those who are involved in such unruly activities… to refrain… or else, none will be let free and legal action will be taken,” said a senior police officer.

Meanwhile, two cases were registered

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