College student allegedly stabs minor girlfriend to death in Tripura, dies by suicide later

The 21-year-old deceased college student reportedly had an affair with the minor girl. He allegedly stabbed her to death and killed himself later.

A minor girl was stabbed to death allegedly by her partner who later died by suicide at Kanchanpur in North Tripura district on Monday.

The 16-year-old deceased minor was going to her private tuition when she was stabbed by a college student with a kitchen knife. (Representational image)

Police identified the deceased murder accused as a 21-year-old college student who reportedly had an affair with the minor girl.

The incident occurred on Monday morning when the 16-year-old deceased minor was going to her private tuition and was stabbed by a college student with a kitchen knife.

Later, he allegedly slit his throat with the same knife.

"We have taken a murder case for now. Our investigation is underway to find the motive of the murder", said the superintendent of police of North Tripura district Bhanupada Chakraborty.