Elderly couple seriously injured in brick attack at their home in Sarlahi

Sarlahi, November 14, 2026 — An elderly couple sustained serious injuries after an unidentified group allegedly attacked them with bricks while they were sleeping at their home in Basantpur, Sarlahi, last night.

The injured have been identified as 70-year-old Shukdev Sah and his wife, Jibchhi Sah. The attackers reportedly struck both victims on their heads and faces with bricks.

Deputy Superintendent of Police Bed Prasad Gautam of the District Police Office, Sarlahi, said a police team had been dispatched to the scene after receiving information about the incident.

"We received information that an unidentified group attacked the couple while they were sleeping. A police team has already headed to the scene. Only after investigation will it become clear who attacked them and why," Gautam told Onlinekhabar.

The couple, who operate a grocery shop, are currently receiving treatment at the Provincial Hospital in Janakpur. Local resident Rabindra Yadav said both were in critical condition.

The motive behind the attack remains unknown. Ramesh Yadav, ward chairperson of Haripurwa Municipality-8, said the reason for the assault had not yet been established.