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Kolkata Techie Found Dead in Flat; Girlfriend and Mother Arrested
✍️ Times of India
🗓 10 Nov 2026, 09:47 AM
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Sarthak Sarkar, a software engineer, was found murdered in his Kolkata rental flat. His live-in partner and her mother have been arrested following a domestic dispute.
A software engineer named Sarthak Sarkar was found dead in his rental apartment in Kolkata, triggering a murder investigation. Police have arrested his live-in partner, Sanchalika Basu, and her mother, Moumita Basu, in connection with the incident.
The case stems from a domestic dispute that allegedly erupted shortly before Sarkar's death. Reports indicate that the couple had argued over allegations of extramarital affairs, which investigators believe may have escalated into the fatal outcome.
Law enforcement officials are currently scrutinizing the statements provided by the arrested women. Investigators have noted conflicting accounts regarding the specific circumstances that led to Sarkar's death, prompting a deeper probe into the events of that night.
The police are examining forensic evidence and witness testimonies to establish the exact sequence of events. The case highlights the severity of domestic violence and the critical role of prompt investigation in such matters.
The case stems from a domestic dispute that allegedly erupted shortly before Sarkar's death. Reports indicate that the couple had argued over allegations of extramarital affairs, which investigators believe may have escalated into the fatal outcome.
Law enforcement officials are currently scrutinizing the statements provided by the arrested women. Investigators have noted conflicting accounts regarding the specific circumstances that led to Sarkar's death, prompting a deeper probe into the events of that night.
The police are examining forensic evidence and witness testimonies to establish the exact sequence of events. The case highlights the severity of domestic violence and the critical role of prompt investigation in such matters.