Main Accused in Dharmanagar Double Murder Arrested, North Tripura SP Says Police Will File Chargesheet Soon to Ensure Speedy Trial

Biswanath Bhattacharya

Agartala, October 21, 2026

Police have arrested the prime accused in the sensational double murder of two brothers at Baruakandi in Dharmanagar, North Tripura. The arrest was confirmed by North Tripura District Superintendent of Police Avinash Rai, IPS, who said that a financial dispute was allegedly behind the brutal killings.

According to the police, the accused, identified as Bijan Das, allegedly attacked and killed the two brothers with a knife. The incident has triggered serious concern in the locality, with investigators focusing on the circumstances surrounding the killings and the alleged financial dispute that led to the violence.

Speaking about the arrest, SP Avinash Rai today in a press conference stated that preliminary investigations indicate that a dispute over financial transactions was the motive behind the double murder. Police are examining the sequence of events that culminated in the fatal attack and the nature of the alleged monetary disagreement between the parties.

The SP also indicated that there are multiple witnesses to the incident. Their statements, along with other evidence collected during the investigation, are expected to play an important role in establishing the sequence of events and the alleged involvement of the accused.

The North Tripura district police have assured that the investigation will be expedited and that a chargesheet will be filed at the earliest possible opportunity. The police aim to ensure that the case proceeds through the judicial process without unnecessary delay and that the accused faces trial in accordance with the law.

The arrest marks a significant development in the investigation into the twin killings at Baruakandi. Investigators are expected to consolidate witness statements and other relevant evidence before submitting the chargesheet before the competent court.

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