In Krishnanagar, a tragic incident unfolded when an 18-year-old girl was found dead with acid burns on her face, and partially stripped, raising suspicions of foul play. The girl’s fiancé, who is in his early 20s, was arrested following allegations from her family that she was last seen with him before her disappearance. The case has sparked protests and concerns about the nature of the investigation.
Key points:
- Social media post: Just an hour before her body was discovered, a post on her Facebook account surfaced, claiming, “No one is responsible for my death,” which has added a layer of complexity to the investigation.
- Crime scene uncertainty: Krishnanagar police superintendent Amarnath K said that the area where the body was found is not likely the crime scene, indicating the possibility of her body being moved.
- Family’s accusations: The victim’s family has alleged that she was gang-raped and murdered, accusing her fiancé and his friends. They have also pointed to a delayed and suspicious response from the fiancé when they tried to contact him.
- Past disputes: The victim’s mother shared that the couple had a rocky relationship in the past but had reconciled recently and were planning to marry soon.
- Demand for postmortem at AIIMS: The family is pressing for a postmortem at AIIMS Kalyani, overseen by a magistrate, with the process recorded to ensure transparency.
- Political response: The case has attracted political attention, with protests erupting at Kotwali police station. Former BJP MP Locket Chatterjee visited the victim’s family, and State Congress President Subhankar Sarkar criticized the police for allegedly downplaying the incident and showing arrogance.
The investigation is ongoing, with authorities examining the victim’s social media accounts to determine if the fiancé had access to them.
