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Tripura man arrested with 200 bullets

Agartala, Oct 29 (UNI) Tripura Police apprehended a man allegedly linked to the Santu faction of the Jana Samhati Samiti (JSS) with 200 bullets at Maharani police station area in Udaipur, Tripura, on Thursday.
The accused, identified as Bimal Chakma, son of Bhubanta Chakma, is reportedly a resident of Shantitila, Dudukchhara, in the Panchhari area of Khagrachhari, Bangladesh.
According to the information available, Bimal Chakma is suspected of working as an operative for Pratyuttar Chakma and Samajpriya Chakma, who are identified as leaders associated with the JSS (Santu faction).
The two individuals are reportedly linked to Jyotisman Chakma, alias Bulbul, who has been described as a deputy field commander of the Jumma Liberation Army and a grandson of Santu Larma.
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the seizure of the 200 bullets, including the alleged purpose of the ammunition and the possible involvement of other individuals in the case.
Further details regarding the seizure, the source of the ammunition and the legal action against the accused are awaited.
The allegations and reported organisational links have not been independently verified. Further information is expected as the investigation progresses.
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