Agartala, 26th October 2026 : A pall of grief descended on Harerkhala village in Kamalpur following the tragic death of an eight-year-old girl, Sagarika Shabdakar, on the day of Lakshmi Puja.
According to family sources, the child was suspected to have sustained injuries after being chased by a monkey. She reportedly did not inform her family about the incident initially. However, when her health began to deteriorate, family members came to know about the matter three days later and rushed her for medical treatment.
Despite their efforts, her condition continued to worsen, and she eventually died on Lakshmi Puja day.It was learnt that Sagarika had been living at her maternal uncle’s house with her parents.
The tragic incident on a day meant for celebration has left the family, relatives and residents of the village devastated. The sudden death of the young girl has cast a shadow of mourning over the entire locality.However, the exact cause of her death has not yet been confirmed.
