By Trend News Line 2024-07-05 06:58:00.
Bengal Woman and Son Torched Alive in Horrific Attack
A woman and her four-year-old son were tragically torched alive in West Bengal’s Birbhum district on Friday by unknown assailants. The victims, identified as Rumpa Bibi (30) and her young son Ayan Sheikh (4), were targeted in their own home in Birbhum’s Notungeet village. Rumpa’s husband is currently fighting for his life in a local hospital, battling critical burn injuries sustained in the attack.
Survivor Recounts Terrifying Ordeal
The sole survivor in the family, the couple’s elder son, was sleeping in a separate room when the horrific incident unfolded. He described waking up to the sound of his mother’s screams early Friday morning. According to his harrowing account, the room where his parents and younger brother were sleeping had open windows facing the road.
“They were trapped in a fire, and the room reeked of kerosene,” he recounted. “It appeared that unknown individuals had poured kerosene through the open window and set the room ablaze.”
Local Residents Rush to Aid
Upon hearing the commotion, neighbours rushed to the scene to assist the family. The injured mother and son were swiftly taken to Bolpur sub-divisional hospital before being transferred to Burdwan Medical College & Hospital. Tragically, the young boy succumbed to his injuries shortly after arrival, followed by his mother.
Father Fights for Life as Village Grapples with Shock
The father remains in critical condition, with medical staff battling to save his life. The entire village is in a state of shock and fear following the brutal attack. Authorities have launched an investigation to determine the motive behind the heinous crime and ascertain whether any personal enmity led to the tragic incident.
The devastated community is left reeling from the loss of Rumpa and Ayan, with friends and family struggling to come to terms with the senseless violence that has shattered their lives. As the police delve deeper into the investigation, questions linger about the safety and security of residents in the once-peaceful village of Notungeet.
The incident has sent shockwaves through the region, prompting calls for justice and swift action to apprehend those responsible for the brutal attack. The community mourns the loss of a mother and her young son, their lives cut short in a horrific act of violence that has left a scar on the tight-knit village of Birbhum.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Rumpa and Ayan as they navigate this unimaginable tragedy and seek solace in the midst of profound grief..
– Woman Four-Year-Old Son Burnt Death Birbhum Notungeet
– Woman Four-Year-Old Son Burnt Death Birbhum Notungeet.