Archive · 27 May 2025
Tangra Boy to Live with Grandparents After Family Tragedy
A 14-year-old boy from Tangra, India, whose parents were murdered, will now live with his grandparents.
His uncle and father were involved in the killings.
Initially, no family member would care for the boy, and he was in a state-run home.
His grandparents, who were initially unable to care for him, have now offered to provide a home.
Child psychologists believe this will greatly help the boy feel loved and supported, and allow him to be in a stable environment.
The boy expressed a desire to live with the grandparents after being discharged from the hospital.
A 14-year-old boy from Tangra will move in with his cousin's grandparents.
The boy's uncle and father murdered his mother and cousin.
The boy survived the crash and multiple attempts on his life.
Initially, no family member was willing to take care of the boy, and he was living in a state-run home.
Child psychologists believe this will be the best thing that could happen to the teenager.
- Who
- A 14-year-old boy, his grandparents, and the West Bengal Commission for Protection of Child Rights (WBCPCR).
- What
- A 14-year-old boy will move in with his grandparents after the murder of his mother and cousin by his father and uncle.
- When
- The decision was made after three months of uncertainty, following the tragedy that occurred at his home.
- Where
- Tangra, India.
- Why
- The boy's grandparents, after initially being unable, decided to care for him, and child psychologists believe this will be the best situation for the boy.
- Boy's Age
- 14
- Location
- Tangra, India
- New Guardians
- Grandparents
- Organization Involved
- West Bengal Commission for Protection of Child Rights (WBCPCR)
- Cause of the Situation
- Murder of the boy's mother and cousin
- Previous Living Situation
- State-run home