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Crime
West Bengal: Live-In Girlfriend Kills Boyfriend, Body Found with Stab Wounds
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🗓 09 Nov 2026, 01:17 PM
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In West Bengal, a live-in girlfriend is accused of murdering her boyfriend, whose body was discovered with multiple stab wounds and a scratched neck.
A body was recovered in West Bengal on Sunday, showing multiple stab wounds and a scratched neck, prompting police to investigate a murder by a live-in girlfriend.
The victim, a 28‑year‑old man, was found in a rented flat in the city of Kolkata. Forensic teams confirmed the injuries were consistent with a violent assault.
Police arrested the girlfriend, who was identified as 26 years old, on the same day. She is being held on charges of murder and is expected to appear in court next week.
Authorities are still probing the motive behind the killing, with investigators looking into possible domestic disputes and financial issues.
The case has drawn attention to the safety concerns for couples living together in the state.
The victim, a 28‑year‑old man, was found in a rented flat in the city of Kolkata. Forensic teams confirmed the injuries were consistent with a violent assault.
Police arrested the girlfriend, who was identified as 26 years old, on the same day. She is being held on charges of murder and is expected to appear in court next week.
Authorities are still probing the motive behind the killing, with investigators looking into possible domestic disputes and financial issues.
The case has drawn attention to the safety concerns for couples living together in the state.