Agartala, 26th October 2026 : An elder brother and his wife were allegedly assaulted by the man’s younger brother at Abhoynagar, triggering concern among local residents. The injured elder brother was brought to GBP Hospital for treatment, while the accused younger brother is reportedly absconding.
According to the injured couple, the incident occurred when the accused allegedly attacked them with a wooden plank and a thorny branch. The family claimed that the accused frequently consumed alcohol and intoxicating substances and often behaved aggressively while under their influence.
Recounting the incident, the injured woman alleged that her brother-in-law first attacked her with a wooden plank, leaving her seriously injured. She further claimed that he subsequently assaulted her with a sharp object and locked the door from outside. The woman described the attack as brutal and said her husband was also in a serious condition following the incident.
The injured man, who identified himself as the eldest brother, said he was asleep when a commotion woke him up. When he went to find out what had happened, the younger brother allegedly picked up a large piece of wood and struck him. He further alleged that the accused later attacked him with a thorny branch, hitting him several times and causing injuries to his arm and other parts of his body.
The family alleged that the accused had a history of substance abuse and frequently lost control of his behaviour. They also said that the matter had been reported to the police and that police personnel accompanied them during the incident-related proceedings.
