By Firstdespatch Desk Apr 13, 2026
Agartala, Apr 13 (FD) In a shocking incident that has sent shockwaves across Tripura’s Gomati district, a suspended school teacher allegedly murdered his wife and teenage son while they were asleep before attempting suicide in the Belatali area under Chandrapur in Udaipur, police said on Monday.
The accused, identified as Ajit Das, is alleged to have killed his wife Rupa Das (45) and their son Diganta Das (19) during the night. Diganta was a student of ICFAI University Tripura, sources said.
The crime came to light in the early hours of Monday after local residents alerted the police. A team from the local police station reached the spot around 5 am and recovered the bodies from the house.
Preliminary investigation suggests that the victims were attacked in their sleep, with their heads smashed using a wooden object found at the scene, which was stained with blood, police officials said.
Following the incident, the accused allegedly consumed pesticide in an attempt to end his life. He was immediately shifted to Udaipur District Hospital, where he is currently undergoing treatment under medical supervision.
Police sources indicated that Ajit Das had been suffering from mental health issues and was reportedly under treatment. However, the exact motive behind the killings is yet to be ascertained.
A case has been registered, and a detailed investigation is underway to determine the sequence of events leading to the double murder.
The gruesome incident has triggered widespread panic and outrage in the locality, with residents describing it as one of the most disturbing crimes witnessed in the area in recent times. Authorities have assured that all aspects of the case will be thoroughly probed. FD JK