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Purulia Man Arrested After Alleged Killing of Girlfriend, Body Found on Motorbike
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 13 Sep 2026, 06:24 PM
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A 23‑year‑old man was taken into custody in Purulia after police found his girlfriend's body in a sack on his motorcycle, following allegations that he killed her over a suspected affair.
A 23‑year‑old man was arrested in Purulia on Monday after police discovered his girlfriend’s body wrapped in a sack on his motorcycle near the hostel where the couple stayed.
According to officials, the suspect allegedly killed his girlfriend after suspecting her of having an affair. The motive was reportedly rooted in jealousy, though police are still investigating the details.
The body was found by a patrol officer who noticed a suspicious bag on the motorcycle. The victim’s identity has not yet been released, but the police confirmed that the body was that of a young woman.
Purulia police have taken the accused into custody and are preparing for a preliminary inquiry. The case is now under the jurisdiction of the local crime branch, which will conduct further investigations and gather evidence before filing charges.
According to officials, the suspect allegedly killed his girlfriend after suspecting her of having an affair. The motive was reportedly rooted in jealousy, though police are still investigating the details.
The body was found by a patrol officer who noticed a suspicious bag on the motorcycle. The victim’s identity has not yet been released, but the police confirmed that the body was that of a young woman.
Purulia police have taken the accused into custody and are preparing for a preliminary inquiry. The case is now under the jurisdiction of the local crime branch, which will conduct further investigations and gather evidence before filing charges.