New Delhi, May 3 -- Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Sunday condemned the death of the 16-year-old in Chandanmura village under Sonamura subdivision, saying that the administration is committed to ensuring the strictest punishment for the accused.

Taking it to X, he termed the incident "extremely heartrending and distressing" and assured that a thorough and impartial investigation is underway in the case.

"I have been informed in detail about the incident of the unnatural death of a Class X student in Chandanmura village under Sonamura subdivision. Today, the local MLA and Higher Education Minister Kishor Barman spoke with the residents of the area. The incident is extremely heartrending and distressing. The police have already arre...