Mysterious Death of Holy Cross School Student Sparks Outrage in Tripura; Congress Leaders Visit Grieving Family
By Our Correspondent
Agartala, July 27, 2025
In a shocking incident that has stirred public emotion and political outcry, a 17-year-old student of Holy Cross School, Benson Chakma, was found dead under mysterious circumstances at a private hostel in Bagbasa area of Dharmanagar, North Tripura. The deceased hailed from Machmara, a remote area in the same district.
The tragic incident has cast a deep shadow of grief over the student's family, while sparking intense allegations of negligence and insensitivity on the part of the hostel authorities. Local residents and the bereaved family claim that the hostel management failed to provide proper care and acted irresponsibly, which they believe ultimately led to Benson's untimely death.
Reacting swiftly to the incident, a high-level delegation of the Tripura Pradesh Congress, led by party president Ashish Kumar Saha, visited the deceased student's home in Machmara to offer condolences and express solidarity. The team included former MLA Diba Chandra Hrangkhawl, OBC Congress Department chairman Manoranjan Debnath, Block Congress chairman Asit Deb, Rintu Lal Deb, Ruhidas Sahaji, and several other local leaders.
Speaking to the media, Ashish Saha said, “This is not merely an accident, it is a tragic consequence of extreme negligence by the hostel authorities. A young life has been lost, yet the response from those responsible has been alarmingly apathetic. We demand a full-fledged investigation and strict punishment for those responsible.”
Saha further added, “Disturbing incidents in educational institutions are becoming frequent in Tripura. The absence of government oversight and regulation has reached an alarming level. The Congress party will not remain silent and will continue to push for justice, transparency, and accountability in this case.”
The incident has triggered widespread concern across the state, with many demanding better safety mechanisms in hostels and educational institutions. As the investigation unfolds, the public awaits answers and justice for Benson Chakma.
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