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.

Published on: Sep 2, 2024, 18:58:30 IST

By Priyanka Deb Barman, Agartala

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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.

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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.

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

The minor girl was declared dead after she was brought to Kanchanpur sub-divisional hospital. Whereas the murder accused succumbed to his injuries after he was brought to Dharmanagar district hospital.

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"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.

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