An elderly couple was seriously injured when an unidentified group attacked them with bricks while they slept in their home in Basantapur village, Sarlahi.
The incident occurred in Ward No. 9 of Haripurwa Municipality, where the attackers struck the couple on their heads and faces.
The couple has been identified as 70 year old Shukdev Sah and his wife, Jibchhi Sah. Both sustained severe injuries.
Couple Hospitalized in Janakpur
After the attack, the couple was rushed to the Provincial Hospital in Janakpur for treatment and is currently in critical condition, according to local resident Rabindra Yadav.
The couple operates a grocery store in the area, and the motive behind the attack remains unclear.
Police Launch Investigation
Deputy Superintendent of Police Bed Prasad Gautam from the District Police Office in Sarlahi stated, “We received information about the incident and promptly dispatched a team to the scene.”
“The couple was attacked by an unidentified group while they were asleep. We are actively investigating the identities of the attackers and the reasons behind the assault,” the police confirmed.
Ramesh Yadav, Ward Chairperson of Haripurwa Municipality 8, mentioned, “The motive for the attack is still unknown.”
Further details are anticipated as the investigation unfolds. The incident has raised concerns among local residents, given that the elderly couple was attacked in their own home while they slept.