A husband and wife lost their lives when their mud house collapsed due to heavy rains in Mekhali Para area of ​​Ranibazar, West Tripura (Tripura) [India].

The couple's two daughters were also injured in the incident.

The condition of the children is stable and they are undergoing treatment in the hospital, where they are being provided all necessary facilities by the government. West Tripura district DM and Collector Dr Vishal Kumar told ANI that the government is also committed to providing continuous assistance to the affected families in future.

The incident happened in the early hours of Tuesday night.

Hearing the sound of the house collapsing, neighbors reached the spot and were successful in pulling out the two daughters from the debris, but despite their efforts the parents could not be saved.

Meanwhile, Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha expressed grief over the incident and mentioned that the state government and the local administration have already taken necessary steps, including providing financial assistance and assuring full support to the family during this difficult time. Is.

"Due to excessive rainfall, Pranesh and Jhuma Tanti of the same family lost their lives in a tragic incident at Khayerpur Mekhlipara Gram Panchayat. Their 4 month old and 9 year old daughters are currently undergoing medical treatment. I am deeply saddened by this incident,” CM Saha said in a post on Twitter.

"The state government and local administration have already taken necessary steps including financial assistance and assured full support to the family in this difficult time," Saha said in the post.