KHOWAI, Aug 29 (TIWN): Increasing drug trades hit normal lives in Tripura. On a tension triggering report, it has been confirmed that a car driver was brutally attacked by Drug smugglers in Khowai on Sunday night.

The injured man has been identified as Subrajit Barman (28), resident of Ajagar Tila village in Khowai.

He was rushed to hospital. Seeing his downing health condition, Doctor referred him to GB hospital for better treatment.

It was known that in Lalchara, some suspected drug smugglers were carrying yaba tablets from Asish Das’s home. Locals including Subhrajit tried to stop the activity and Asish Das allegedly attacked Subrajit with a knife.

However, police have  detained Dipak Pal, friend of Asish. Asish Das is so far absconding.