Agartala, May 7 -- The Mandabakilla village situated underthe Bishalgarhsub-division of Tripura's Sepahijala District is engulfed in tension as clashes intensify between villagers and officials of the Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC).

The dispute arises from ONGC's drilling activities in the area, which residents claim are causing significant damage to their property and livelihood.

Sources said that for several days, villagers have been at odds with ONGC workers over the drilling operations conducted in Mandabakilla village.

"Complaints include allegations of drilling and explosives destroying paddy fields, resulting in overflow and substantial damage to homes. Reports indicate that cracks have appeared in several houses, posing...