Agartala, 10th November 2026 : A middle-aged woman sustained critical burn injuries after allegedly setting herself on fire in the Ludhua Natunpara area on Monday morning, triggering concern among local residents.
According to preliminary information, the incident occurred at around 9:45 AM when the woman allegedly attempted suicide by setting herself ablaze. After receiving an emergency call, personnel from the Fire and Emergency Services rushed to the spot, rescued her and immediately shifted her to Sabroom Hospital.
The woman has been identified as Jhumpa Banik Debnath, wife of Rabindra Debnath. She is currently undergoing treatment at the hospital, with her condition reported to be critical.
The incident has left residents of the locality shocked. However, the circumstances that allegedly led to the incident remain unclear. It is yet to be established whether any domestic dispute or other factors were involved.
Further details are awaited, and the circumstances surrounding the incident are expected to be ascertained through an investigation by the concerned authorities.
