Agartala, 9th November 2026 : Seven months after the rape and murder of a minor girl rocked the Sonamura area, the case has once again triggered tension following an alleged attack on the prime accused, who is also the victim’s grandfather. The elderly man was reportedly assaulted by an agitated group of people, while his house and shop were vandalised during a fresh outbreak of violence.
According to local sources, the incident followed a domestic dispute involving family members of the accused. Tensions reportedly escalated after the accused, who had been released on bail in connection with the minor girl’s rape and murder, allegedly resumed activities such as selling locally brewed liquor and organising gambling sessions during late-night hours. These allegations, however, have not been independently established.
The dispute reportedly involved two brothers and their family members, including the father and mother of the deceased girl. What began as a family altercation soon drew the attention of villagers, who allegedly intervened to bring the situation under control. However, the situation deteriorated further, with some people reportedly carrying sharp weapons. The accused was allegedly assaulted, while his shop was vandalised and goods scattered across the premises.
The father of the deceased girl, while speaking about the incident, alleged that his family had been subjected to repeated verbal abuse and claimed that his mother was grabbed by the throat, his wife was targeted for assault and villagers were also threatened. He questioned the allegations of assault against his family, saying that anyone with complaints should approach the police for an investigation rather than resorting to intimidation and abuse.
There were also conflicting accounts regarding the vandalism, with some residents suggesting that family members themselves were involved, a claim the victim’s father denied having any knowledge of.
Following the incident, fire service personnel reached the spot, rescued the injured elderly man and shifted him to hospital. Police from Sonamura Police Station also arrived and initiated an investigation into the incident.
The latest violence has brought renewed attention to the sensitive rape-and-murder case and raised questions over the circumstances surrounding the accused’s return to the locality following his release on bail.
