A 60-year-old woman was brutally stabbed to death inside her home in the south-western part of Kolkata on Monday morning, with the police arresting her former domestic help in connection with the crime. The crime took place in the Parnasree area of the city.
The victim, Anita Ghosh, also known as Bula, was found in a critical state at her home on Becharam Chatterjee Road. She was rushed to a private hospital in Behala, where doctors declared that she was brought dead. According to police officials, Anita had received multiple stab wounds.
At the time of the incident, Ghosh’s husband, who is seriously ill and bedridden, was present in the next room. Ghosh’s son is living separately, the police said.
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Former domestic help arrested
The accused, who has been identified as Sanju Sarkar (34), a resident of Purba Barisha, had worked as a domestic help in the victim’s house about two years ago. Sarkar allegedly went to the house at around 8.30 am and demanded money. After the attack, the suspect is also believed to have removed gold ornaments and money from the house.
“She allegedly went to the house around 8.30 am and demanded money. When the victim refused, an altercation followed, during which the accused allegedly attacked her with a knife, inflicting fatal injuries,” a senior police officer said.
Neighbours raise alarm
The neighbours were alerted by calls for help from the injured victim. They rushed to the flat, held down the woman, and alerted the police. Sarkar was taken to Parnasree police station and subsequently arrested on charges that she confessed to during police interrogation.
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Anita Ghosh was a professional musician and a singing teacher and had been participating in Doordarshan programs. Neighbours described her as a meek and quiet person, and she was a much-respected member of their neighbourhood.
Police claim that the investigation is still ongoing. Reportedly, they are looking for any larger conspiracy, verifying if cash was found inside the house, and investigating the suspected role of the domestic staff. Further information is bound to emerge as the investigations unfold.
