Tripura Horror: After Wife Escapes Assault, Drunk Father Allegedly Kills 2 Children With Firewood Log

A tragic incident unfolded in the remote Dhalai district of Tripura on Saturday morning, where a man allegedly killed his two minor children following a domestic dispute with his wife. The attack occurred at a Bru Settlement Camp located in the Ultachhara ADC Village, under the Gandacherra (Gandatwisa) subdivision. According to preliminary law enforcement details, the accused, identified as Lalchuanama Bru, arrived at his home in an heavily intoxicated state. Shortly after his arrival, a violent altercation ensued, and Bru began physically assaulting his wife, Ramtaru Bru. Navi Mumbai Toddler Assault: Viral Video Probe Reveals Mother, Not Anganwadi Worker, Beat Child.

Seeking safety, the woman managed to escape from the residence, taking one of the couple's children with her to escape the violence. However, two of their other children—a 12-year-old daughter and a four-year-old son—remained trapped inside the house. Reports indicate that the accused then turned his anger toward the minors, allegedly striking them with a heavy wooden log typically used for firewood. Both children sustained fatal injuries and died on the spot. Gujarat: Married Woman Alleges Forced S*x, Po*n Pressure and Mental Abuse by Husband, and In-Laws.

Following local alerts, the Tripura police arrived at the scene, apprehended the accused, and took him into custody. Authorities have formally launched a criminal investigation into the double homicide. The bodies of the two young victims were transported to the Gandacherra Sub-Divisional Hospital morgue, where a post-mortem examination will be conducted to officially establish the cause of death. Further legal proceedings and investigations remain underway.

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