Sepahijala, Aug. 6 -- A shocking incident of armed robbery has occurred in Tripura's Sepahijala district, resulting in the murder of an 82-year-old man, Shanti Ranjan Das, and critically injuring his 70-year-old wife, Namita Das.

Namita Das has been rushed to GB Hospital in Agartala with life-threatening injuries, and her condition remains critical.

The attack took place in Ward No. 4 of the Sri Durga Sangha area under Melaghar-Kalamkhet Gram Panchayat.

A gang of 10 to 12 armed robbers broke into the couple's home late at night, targeting Namita Das's gold jewellery. When the couple resisted, Shanti Ranjan Das was tied up and beaten to death, while his wife was brutally attacked with sharp weapons.

Speaking to ANI, Sonamura Officer-in...