Boy survivor in Tangra tragedy awaits custody resolution

A 14-year-old boy is currently living in a hospital in Kolkata, one month after a tragic incident revealed a triple murder in his family. His mother, aunt, and cousin were found dead in their home on February 18. Following that, the boy was injured in a car crash involving his father and uncle, who are now suspects in the murders. Despite multiple unrelated families offering to take care of him, no firm plan for the boy's future has been established. Officials say he has not seen any extended family step forward to take custody. His father is recovering in the same hospital, and the boy has been staying close to him. The boy's extended family members, including his aunt's parents, would like to help but are elderly and struggling with their own loss. Child welfare officials mention that any decision about the boy's living situation must wait until his father is discharged from the hospital. Mahua Sur Roy, chairperson of the Child Welfare Committee, emphasized that the boy's wishes are very important in determining his future. The plan to address his living arrangements will only proceed once both the boy and his father agree on the next steps.