Murder Investigation: 25-Year-Old Stabbed in Kolkata Flat

A tragic incident unfolded in Garia, a locality in Kolkata, West Bengal, where a 25-year-old man named Sarthak Sarkar was stabbed to death inside his rented flat. The police reported that the stabbing occurred on Saturday night, leading to the arrest of his live-in partner, Sanchalika Basu, and her mother, Moumita Basu, on suspicion of murder.

Witnesses in the multi-storey building reported hearing a heated argument between Sarkar and Basu prior to the attack. They later discovered Sarkar lying in his bed with multiple stab wounds. He was quickly conveyed to a nearby hospital where he was pronounced dead on arrival.

According to a police officer speaking on condition of anonymity, the victim's family—his father and sister, who reside in Barasat, North 24 Parganas—attempted to reach him after his phone was unresponsive for several hours. They were then informed by Sanchalika that Sarkar had been admitted in a severe condition. Upon their arrival, they required assistance from neighbours to access the flat for further information.

The police have stated that the body has been sent for a post-mortem examination to determine the specifics surrounding his death. Medical professionals identified multiple stab wounds on Sarkar’s shoulder and upper body. Additionally, the investigation revealed scratch marks on Sanchalika Basu’s neck, suggesting a struggle may have taken place during the incident.

Officials have initiated a thorough investigation into the circumstances leading to the dispute between the couple, along with the involvement of Moumita Basu. The flat has been sealed off as forensic activities are ongoing to gather more evidence regarding the case.

As of now, further details regarding the motive behind the fatal argument remain unclear. The police are continuing to interrogate Sanchalika and Moumita to explain the sequence of events that led to this tragic outcome, with additional updates anticipated as the investigation progresses.