West Bengal crime
Revenge Killing in Bengal: Man Murders Brother's Alleged Killer After 10 Years
Dec 15, 2025 05:34 pm CST
In a chilling case of revenge in West Bengal's Murshidabad district, a man allegedly murdered the person accused of killing his brother a decade ago. The incident occurred at NTPC's Kendua ash pond where the victim, Alam Sheikh, worked as a night watchman. Police have identified Panna Sheikh as the prime suspect in what appears to be a calculated act of vengeance stemming from a 2015 village dispute that claimed the life of Panna's brother.
Sandeshkhali Key Witness Survives Suspected Targeted Crash That Killed Son Amid Major Corruption Investigation
Dec 10, 2025 09:46 pm CST
A critical witness in the Sandeshkhali corruption case, Bholanath Ghosh, survived a suspicious road accident that killed his son and driver while en route to court. The incident raises questions about witness intimidation as investigations continue into former Trinamool Congress leader Sheikh Shahjahan's alleged Rs 261 crore criminal enterprise involving land grabbing, extortion, and illegal business operations in West Bengal.
Woman Abducted and Sexually Assaulted by Three Men in Kolkata: Police Investigation Underway
Nov 29, 2025 11:51 pm CST
A 28-year-old married woman was forcibly abducted, made to consume drugged alcohol, and sexually assaulted by three men in Kolkata. The incident occurred when she was waiting for transportation near Eastern Metropolitan Bypass. Police have launched an investigation to locate the suspects, one of whom was previously acquainted with the victim. The survivor is currently receiving medical treatment at SSKM Hospital.
15-Year-Old Rape Victim Dies by Suicide After Consuming Pesticide in West Bengal
Nov 12, 2025 07:28 pm CST
A 15-year-old rape victim from West Bengal's West Midnapore district died 18 days after consuming pesticide, reportedly due to social stigma and fear. The accused, who employed the girl at his factory, has been arrested and remains in judicial custody. The victim's family suspects she was driven to suicide by taunts from locals or the accused's family, and they are demanding severe punishment for abetting suicide.
Tragic Lynching in West Bengal: Man Beaten to Death Over Consuming Extra Boiled Eggs at Community Event
Nov 02, 2025 01:40 am CST
In a shocking incident from West Bengal's Hooghly district, a 26-year-old man was fatally beaten by local club members for allegedly consuming three boiled eggs instead of the allocated one during a community feast following Jagaddhatri Puja celebrations. The senseless violence has sparked outrage in the community, with police arresting one suspect as investigations continue into the brutal killing of Ramchandra Ghoshal.
Durgapur Gang Rape Case: Chargesheet Filed Within 20 Days, Fast-Track Trial Promised
Oct 30, 2025 07:20 pm CST
In a swift legal action, authorities have filed a chargesheet within 20 days in the Durgapur medical student gang rape case. Six accused face 18 charges under the Bharatiya Nyay Sanghita, with prosecutors promising to complete the trial within 60 days. The incident involving a private medical college student has sparked widespread outrage across the city.
Tragic Altercation at Kali Puja: Man Fatally Stabbed Over Music Dispute in West Bengal
Oct 24, 2025 07:25 am CST
A 30-year-old man was fatally stabbed in Sonarpur, West Bengal after turning off music at a Kali Puja celebration to accommodate an elderly neighbor with heart problems. The incident escalated when another neighbor confronted him about silencing the music, resulting in an altercation that led to multiple stab wounds and the victim's death at a local hospital.
Engineering Student Drugged and Raped by Classmate in Kolkata: Police Investigation Underway
Oct 15, 2025 07:13 pm CST
A second-year engineering student in Kolkata has filed a police complaint after allegedly being drugged and raped by a classmate in her rented apartment. The accused, who briefly went into hiding, has been arrested and remanded to police custody until October 22. This incident follows another recent case of gang rape involving a medical student in West Bengal's Durgapur.
Fact Check: Medical Student Gang-Raped at 8 PM, Not 12:30 AM as Claimed by West Bengal Chief Minister
Oct 13, 2025 01:00 pm CST
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee faces backlash after incorrectly claiming an MBBS student gang rape victim was outside campus at 12:30 AM, when official complaints confirm the assault occurred at 8 PM. The controversy has sparked debates about victim blaming and government responsibility for women's safety across political lines.
Odisha Medical Student Gang-Raped Near Durgapur College: Investigation Underway
Oct 11, 2025 10:55 pm CST
A 23-year-old second-year MBBS student from Odisha was gang-raped near IQ City Medical College in West Bengal's Durgapur. The assault occurred Friday evening when the student was with a male friend who fled the scene. West Bengal police have launched an investigation and promised justice, while the victim remains hospitalized in critical condition. This incident adds to growing concerns about women's safety in West Bengal educational institutions.