Gruesome Murder in Kolkata: Body Dumped in a Trolley Bag, Key Evidence Found in Madhyamgram. Kolkata police are unraveling the shocking “Trolley Bag Murder” case, where a mother and daughter were caught disposing of a body at Kumortuli Ghat. The victim, Sumita Ghosh, was allegedly murdered by her niece-in-law Falguni Ghosh and Falguni’s mother Arati Ghosh. The investigation has revealed crucial details, yet many unanswered questions remain.
Why Did the Accused Choose Kumortuli Ghat?
Investigators are trying to determine why Falguni and her mother traveled all the way from Madhyamgram to Kolkata’s Kumortuli Ghat to dispose of the body. According to police sources, Arati Ghosh’s husband had previously lived in the Ahiritola area, near Kumortuli. The narrow lanes and familiarity with the area might have influenced their choice of location to dump the body.
Forensic Evidence Found in Madhyamgram House
On Tuesday night, Kolkata police, along with a forensic team, visited Falguni’s rented house in Madhyamgram’s Birespalli. Authorities seized 20 pieces of evidence, including: The brick used to strike Sumita Ghosh’s head, face, and neck. It was found discarded in the garden outside the house. Blood samples collected from five different locations inside the house. The victim’s mobile phone, voter ID, Aadhaar card, and vanity bag. Three mobile phones belonging to the accused mother and daughter.
Investigators suspect that after killing Sumita, Falguni used a sharp weapon to sever her legs to fit the body inside a trolley bag. Police are also probing whether they had any accomplice in committing this brutal crime.
Kumortuli Trolley Bag Murder: Why Did the Mother and Daughter Choose This Spot? Police Investigates
How Did They Transport the Body? Key Witness Statements. Several eyewitness accounts have provided more clarity on the sequence of events:
Van Driver’s Statement
On Tuesday morning, Falguni and Arati hired a cycle van to transport the trolley bag from their Madhyamgram home to Doltala. The driver charged ₹130 for the ride but noticed nothing unusual.
Taxi Driver’s Statement
The mother-daughter duo then boarded a taxi from Doltala to Kumortuli Ghat with their heavy trolley bag. The taxi driver grew suspicious due to the bag’s weight and questioned them. They lied, claiming the bag contained bronze utensils and food items.
This revelation has strengthened the case against the accused, as their movements on the day of the crime have been traced.
What’s Next in the Investigation?
Further forensic tests will be conducted on the recovered evidence. Police are checking CCTV footage from Doltala and Kumortuli to establish their exact route and timeline. The motive behind the murder is still under investigation. Authorities are questioning whether any third person helped in planning or executing the crime.
This Trolley Bag Murder Case has sent shockwaves across Kolkata, as investigators continue to unravel the chilling details behind the crime.
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