Guwahati: A mason was arrested for allegedly killing five people including a police official in the Khowai district of Tripura on Friday.
The incident took place at Sheoratuli, Bhir Chowmuhani under the North Ramchandraghat area of the district.
The accused has been identified as Pradip Debroy is a mason by profession.
According to reports, Debroy turned violent and attacked his own family members.
The police officials stated that he has no history of violent behaviour in the past.
Debroy violently murdered five people, including his wife, two daughters, and his elder brother.
Meanwhile, Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb has expressed condolence to the death of a police officer and four other innocents.
“I am deeply saddened that Satyajit Mallick, the second officer of Khowai police station, was martyred in an attack by a madman while performing his duty with devotion. I wish the souls of all those killed in this incident peace and speedy recovery of those injured. My condolences to the family,” CM said.