Archive · 2 Sep 2026
Assam Teacher Allegedly Kills Wife, Two Children; Daughter Critical
Police in Assam say a school teacher allegedly attacked his family with a machete.
His wife and two young children died in the attack.
His 13-year-old daughter was badly hurt and is receiving hospital treatment.
The incident happened inside their home in Telam Bazar in Jonai town.
Police arrested the teacher.
They also took the machete as evidence.
The teacher said he was facing financial problems and earned Rs 10,000 each month.
Police are still investigating the exact reason for the attack.
An assistant school teacher allegedly killed his wife and two children with a machete in Dhemaji district, Assam.
The victims were identified as Chinuara Begum, 33, Shakil Ali, 8, and Rijika Begum, 5.
The teacher’s 13-year-old eldest daughter was critically injured and hospitalized.
Police arrested the accused and seized the machete from his residence in Telam Bazar, Jonai town.
The motive has not been established; the accused cited financial constraints, while police suspect economic hardship.
- Who
- An assistant teacher at Gamchuk Primary School allegedly attacked his wife and three children.
- What
- His wife and two children were allegedly killed, while his 13-year-old daughter was critically injured.
- When
- Wednesday morning, September 2; the year is not specified in the report.
- Where
- Inside the family residence at Telam Bazar in Jonai town, Dhemaji district, Assam.
- Why
- The motive remains unconfirmed; the accused cited financial constraints, and police said economic hardship was suspected.
Police Investigation
Accused’s Explanation
Motive
Police Investigation
Police said the motive had not yet been ascertained, though economic hardship was suspected.
Accused’s Explanation
The accused claimed he carried out the attack because of financial constraints and said his monthly salary was Rs 10,000.
- Deceased
- Chinuara Begum, 33; Shakil Ali, 8; and Rijika Begum, 5
- Injured
- The accused’s eldest daughter, aged 13, was critically injured
- Accused
- An assistant teacher at Gamchuk Primary School
- Weapon
- A machete, seized from the residence
- Location
- Telam Bazar, Jonai town, Dhemaji district, Assam
- Investigation
- The accused was arrested; forensic examination and interrogation were underway
- Claimed motive
- The accused told reporters that financial constraints led to the act and said he earned Rs 10,000 per month