A Tripura State Rifle Jawan posted on poll duty died after a speeding motorcycle dashed him on Wednesday night at Churaibari in North Tripura district. The motorcycle rider allegedly carrying illegally procured Agar wood based products, police sources have revealed. 

The deceased,identified as Sandama Darlong (46) belonged to the 13th Battalion of TSR. He was assigned with the local polls sector officer. 

 The mortal remains of the deceased were transferred to the North Tripura district hospital for autopsy, a senior official of Tripura Police department informed.

 The motorcycle rider was identified as Abbas Ali. Ali also suffered grave injuries due to the accident. He had been shifted to an Assam based hospital for training. He is under police custody

According to local sources, Darlong was part of a contingent of security personnel tasked with patrolling the Churaibari area. While on duty, the team encountered an over speeding motorcycle rider passing through the patrolling area.

 Upon receiving signals to stop from the police, the rider reportedly disregarded the instructions, prompting the security forces swung into action.

 During the chase, the rider lost control of his motorcycle, resulting in a fatal collision with the TSR trooper. Darlong sustained severe injuries, leading to his untimely demise.

 Police sources have disclosed that the motorcycle rider was allegedly involved in the smuggling of Agarwood. A case was registered in connection with the incident.