Agartala, October 3, 2025: A shocking and heinous incident has come to light in Joynagar Dashamighat area of Agartala. A minor girl is battling for her life at GBP Hospital after allegedly being forced to consume rat poison by a man identified as Shankar Das, a fish trader from Rajnagar.
According to reports, the accused lured the minor girl to his residence and attempted to sexually assault her. When the victim resisted and tried to escape, Shankar Das allegedly forced her to consume rat poison in an attempt to kill her. Locals soon became aware of the incident, but by then the accused had fled from the spot.
The unconscious girl was immediately rushed to GBP Hospital, Tripura’s main referral hospital, where she remains in critical condition, fighting for her life.
A case has been registered at the Agartala West Women’s Police Station. While the police failed to arrest the main accused, his wife Meena Das was taken into custody after she was accused of attempting to suppress the matter. Locals alleged that she tried to offer money to the victim’s parents to settle the case and prevent legal action.
On Friday, the victim’s mother, with tears in her eyes, appealed before the media at GBP Hospital, demanding the death penalty for Shankar Das.
The case has sparked outrage in the area, with residents demanding strict action and exemplary punishment for the accused.
