Three family members killed, two injured in suspected murder in Assam’s Sribhumi

Three family  members were allegedly killed and two other members injured in a violent attack at Golaghat village under Nilambazar Police Station in South Karimganj, Sribhumi district, late night of November 13..

The deceased have been identified as Jahangir Hussain, aged eight, and Alam Uddin, aged seven. The accused, identified as Faruk Ahmed, is alleged to have attacked his two brothers, parents and another brother during the incident.

The injured have been identified as their father, Khalil Uddin, mother, Alia Begum, and brother, Altaf Hussain. All three were reportedly in critical condition and were referred to Silchar Medical College and Hospital for treatment.

Police detained Faruk Ahmed shortly after the incident and reached the spot to bring the situation under control. A police team is present at the scene, and further investigation is underway.

According to preliminary accounts, the attack may have stemmed from a family dispute, with suspected substance abuse also being cited as a possible factor. However, the exact motive behind the incident is yet to be officially established.

Local residents shared details of the incident, while police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the alleged double murder.