A man was apprehended for the brutal murder of his wife in South Kolkata while their minor daughter witnessed the horrific incident. The tragedy unfolded in the Kasba area early in the morning, leading to the man’s arrest as he attempted to flee the scene.
The arrested individual, identified as Binod Singh, had a history of returning home inebriated and pressuring his wife, Swapna Singh, for money, as per local accounts. Allegations from neighbors suggested that he frequently subjected his wife to physical abuse, creating disturbances in their home.
On the night of the incident, Binod demanded Rs 4,000 from Swapna upon his return home, triggering a violent confrontation when she refused. The situation escalated when he returned in the early hours of the next day, violently attacking his wife with a knife in front of their daughter, who bravely opened the door for him.
Neighbors intervened upon hearing the commotion, managing to capture the assailant as he tried to escape. Despite being rushed to the hospital, Swapna succumbed to her injuries. The police, responding to the incident reported at the Kasba Police Station, have detained Binod for further investigation into the tragic event.
