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West Bengal police arrest man for double murder of wife and father
Police in West Bengal's Bankura district have arrested Mangal Choudhury for the alleged murder of his 39-year-old wife, Rumpa Choudhury, and his 60-year-old father, Rajendra Choudhury.
The incident occurred on a Monday night in the Nat Lalbaba Manachar area near the Damodar River. According to investigators, the accused used a sharp weapon to kill his wife and severed her head, which was subsequently placed near a trident at a place of worship inside the home. His father was killed in the courtyard. The accused also allegedly attempted to attack his brother, who managed to escape.
Authorities are currently investigating the motive, including whether the killings were linked to occult practices or the influence of a tantric practitioner. The bodies have been sent for post-mortem examinations.
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Bankura district · Mangal Choudhury · Rajendra Choudhury · Rumpa Choudhury · West Bengal
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- [● 2 SOURCES] The incident occurred in the Nat Lalbaba Manachar area of Bankura district. newsable.asianetnews.com · www.india.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Investigators are looking into a possible tantric or occult connection to the murders. newsable.asianetnews.com · www.india.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The victim Rajendra Choudhury was approximately 60 years old. newsable.asianetnews.com · www.india.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Mangal Choudhury was arrested for the murder of his wife and father. newsable.asianetnews.com · www.india.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The victim Rumpa Choudhury was 39 years old. newsable.asianetnews.com · www.india.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The accused attempted to attack his brother during the incident. www.india.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The accused placed the wife's severed head at a place of worship inside the house. newsable.asianetnews.com · www.india.com