In his interaction with ANI, Mustafa described the loss of his son as the "greatest grief a father can bear," emphasising that Aqil struggled with drug addiction for 18 years. He attributed his son's death to an overdose, dismissing allegations of foul play as "petty politics."
During the event, 200 families comprising 690 people joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), marking a significant boost to the party's grassroots strength in the region.
Referring to the accusations against him, the former DGP said, "The person making allegations against me, Shamsuddin, is the PA of an MLA. We got him treated at many places. After my son's death, we were grieving. But when allegations were made, today I have buried the father inside me an
He clarified that the individual in question, Sakaldeo Bind, had previously contested as an independent and is not a VIP candidate, though he has now extended his support to the BJP.
Saha lauded the tireless efforts of the Tripura Police in maintaining peace and security in the state and emphasized the government's continued commitment to the welfare of police personnel and their families.
Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha participated in the grand celebration of Maa Kali Puja organized by Tripura Police officials and staff at AD Nagar in state's capital Agartala.
Earlier, on September 15, the calamity that struck Majhara and Karligad villages in Dehradun caused severe devastation. Three people were buried under debris in Dehradun's Sahastradhara area.