Ten people were arrested for their alleged roles in communal clashes in Saidarpar, Unakoti district, Tripura, police said on Sunday, January 11, 2026. The violence erupted on Saturday over collection of 'chanda' or subscription for a local temple. Superintendent of Police Avinash Kumar Rai told PTI that no new violence was reported, with paramilitary forces patrolling the area. "Ten people have been arrested for their alleged link to the violence. Prohibitory orders under section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita remain in force in the area, and internet service continues to remain suspended. We will review the situation in due course and decide if the restrictions can be eased,” he said. Four police officers and six civilians were injured in the clashes, he added. Congress legislature party leader Birajit Sinha said he was blocked from visiting affected villagers. "We were going to meet the affected villagers at Saidarpar after yesterday's clashes, but were prevented by the police, who cited security reasons. I strongly protest this," he told reporters. Leader of Opposition Jitendra Chaudhury criticized the BJP government, saying it failed to protect minority lives and property. "When Kumarghat was burning, the chief minister was busy leading a roadshow in Kanchanpur in North Tripura. He has not made any statement against the communal violence," Chaudhury stated. State BJP president Rajib Bhattacharjee condemned the violence and praised police action against those involved.