Man Allegedly Hacks 35-Year-Old to Death Over Suspected Affair in Bengal; Couple Arrested

The incident occurred in Daspara, under the jurisdiction of Hasnabad Police Station. The deceased was identified as Gopalrishi Das. Police have arrested Kashinath Das and his wife in connection with the alleged murder.

According to local residents, Kashinath had suspected that Gopal was involved in an extramarital relationship with his wife and had previously warned him against continuing the alleged relationship.

Victim Attacked During Confrontation

According to police sources, Gopal visited Kashinath’s residence on Wednesday while the latter was away. When Kashinath returned home later that night and allegedly found Gopal inside, an argument broke out between the two.

The confrontation reportedly turned violent, with Kashinath allegedly attacking Gopal repeatedly with a sharp weapon. The victim sustained severe injuries and died at the spot.

After receiving information from neighbours, personnel from Hasnabad Police Station reached the residence, recovered the body and sent it to Taki Rural Hospital for a post-mortem examination.

Kashinath also sustained injuries during the altercation. He was arrested and taken to a hospital for treatment before being brought to the police station. His wife was subsequently arrested in connection with the case.

Police Questioning Arrested Couple

A police officer at Hasnabad Police Station confirmed that both accused had been arrested and were being questioned to establish the sequence of events and their respective roles in the incident.

A woman from the neighbourhood claimed that Kashinath had suspected his wife of having an affair with Gopal for some time. She said he had confronted Gopal previously, but the situation escalated after finding him at the house on Wednesday night.

The incident came to light after neighbours alerted the police. Residents also informed investigators about the alleged relationship between Gopal and Kashinath’s wife.

Another neighbour, Babu Gazi, claimed that the condition of the house suggested Gopal had initially been attacked inside before his body was moved to the balcony. He further alleged that Kashinath and his wife were inside the house when neighbours noticed the incident.

Police are continuing their investigation to establish the circumstances surrounding the killing.