Tragic Twist: A Tale of Infanticide and Betrayal in Tripura

In Sepahijala district, Tripura Police arrested a woman for the alleged murder of her five-month-old baby, which she committed to pursue an extramarital affair. The baby's body was discovered and pronounced dead at a hospital. The woman confessed to planning the child's death to elope with her lover.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Agartala | Updated: 11-08-2025 09:35 IST | Created: 11-08-2025 09:35 IST
Tragic Twist: A Tale of Infanticide and Betrayal in Tripura
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A shocking case of infanticide has emerged from Sepahijala district, where a young woman was arrested for allegedly killing her infant daughter in order to facilitate an extramarital affair, according to Tripura Police.

Suchitra Debbarma, 28, was apprehended after police, acting on a tip from her neighbors, discovered the lifeless baby during a visit to her home. The grim discovery prompted immediate medical attention, but the baby was declared dead at Sonamura sub-divisional hospital.

Investigations revealed that Suchitra allegedly strangled her daughter while her husband was away. During questioning, she admitted to plotting the murder to elope with her lover, authorities confirmed.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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