India, April 13 -- At least five cops sustained injuries during protests against Waqf (Amendment) Act at Kailasahar in Unakoti district and Sonamura in Sepahijala district in Tripura on Saturday, officials said.

Eight persons, allegedly involved in the incident, have been detained, officials added.

Prohibitory orders were imposed under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita ( BNS) to restrict public movement in the area and security personnel from Tripura State Rifles (TSR) and central armed force were deployed to bring the situation under control.

Police said that the protest rally was organised without permission. The protesters were asked to restrict their rally in areas that fall under Irani police station and not at Kailasahar...