Agartala, April 13 (IANS) In a tragic incident, a 52-year-old teacher in Tripura’s Gomati district on Monday killed his wife and son before attempting to take his own life, police said.

Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO), Udaipur, Debanjali Ray said that as per the preliminary information, Ajit Das, a government school science teacher, reportedly hit his wife, Rupa Das, 45, and their son, Diganta Das, 18, with a bamboo staff while they were asleep early on Monday, and both died on the spot.

Subsequently, Das tried to commit suicide by consuming pesticides. He was immediately rushed to Gomati District Hospital, where he is currently undergoing treatment. Hospital sources said his condition remains critical.

Residents of the area rushed to the house after hearing screams early in the morning, but by the time they arrived, both the victims had succumbed to their injuries. The bodies have been sent for post-mortem examination.

The incident occurred at Beltoli under the Radha Kishore Pur police station.

Police are probing the circumstances that led to the tragic incident. The SDPO, citing the family members, said that Ajit Das had reportedly been suffering from mental health issues over the past few days.

The gruesome incident has cast a pall of gloom over the entire Udaipur area, 65 km south of Agartala.

According to the police official, Diganta Das was studying engineering in a private university in Agartala.

Meanwhile, a female teacher was allegedly assaulted at Umakanta Government English Medium School in Agartala, raising serious concerns over safety within educational institutions.

According to reports, the accused is a former teacher of the same institution.

However, no action has yet been taken against the individual, prompting criticism and concern among various groups.

In response to the incident, representatives of the All India Working Women’s Coordination Committee (AIWWCC), a Left-wing body, met the Joint Director of the Education Department to raise the issue and demand appropriate action. The delegation led by Panchali Bhattacharjee requested the Education Department to take immediate steps against the accused and ensure the safety and security of teachers in schools.

–IANS

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