Overcoming these hurdles, determined CPI(M) leaders and workers carrying red flags marched forward under the leadership of Chaudhury. As the procession reached the entrance of Chottakhola market, senior district police officers expressed their helplessness before Chaudhury. According to the party, BJP deployed groups of miscreants in Chottakhola market from Wednesday morning. A magistrate and later the additional superintendent of police of South Tripura faced sharp protests from CPI(M) leaders, who accused them of protecting criminals. Addressing the gathering, Chaudhury said, "We came to hold a meeting at Chottakhola market after obtaining legal permission from the police.