In a shocking incident from West Bengal’s Jalpaiguri district, a man allegedly murdered his wife in a fit of rage over her extramarital affair and promptly surrendered to the police. The gruesome event unfolded in the Dhupguri area, sending ripples of horror through the local community.
Authorities confirmed that the accused, Shrikant Roy, used a sharp weapon to fatally attack his 32-year-old wife, Soma Roy Burman. Shrikant, who works as a laborer in Kerala, had recently returned home after a long absence. Upon his arrival, he discovered his wife’s close relationship with a neighboring youth, which had developed during his time away.
Tensions escalated quickly between the couple. About a week prior to the murder, following a heated argument, Shrikant had sent Soma to live with her lover. Locals reported that she had been staying there since then. On Saturday morning, Shrikant stormed into the house, attacked her with the weapon, and ended her life.
Without fleeing the scene, the accused went straight to the Dhupguri police station and confessed to the crime. Officers rushed to the spot, recovered Soma’s body, and sent it for postmortem examination. Shrikant was arrested immediately, and interrogation is underway to piece together the full sequence of events.
Senior police officials revealed that a case has been registered against him under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. The investigation is in full swing, with efforts focused on gathering witness statements and evidence from the crime scene. This tragic episode has ignited widespread discussions on domestic violence and the consequences of unchecked suspicions in relationships.
The quiet neighborhood in northern Bengal is now grappling with the aftermath, as residents mourn the loss and question how such a personal dispute spiraled into murder. Police urge the public to come forward with any additional information to aid the probe.