Sarthak’s live-in partner, Sanchalika Basu (22), and her mother, Moumita Basu, have been arrested.
KOLKATA: The investigation into the murder of 25-year-old software engineer Sarthak Sarkar in Kolkata remains inconclusive, with police yet to establish what was used to inflict the fatal injury to his throat and who delivered the blow. Sarkar’s live-in partner, Sanchalika Basu (22), and her mother, Moumita Basu, have been arrested in connection with the murder. Residents said they were alerted to the incident around 1.30 am when a woman ran out of the flat, crying and seeking help.
However, police have not been able to establish a clear account of what happened, despite questioning the two women in custody. Investigators suspect that the confrontation turned violent, leaving Sarkar with a fatal injury. However, the precise sequence of events and the role played by each of the two arrested women remain unclear.
Contradictory accounts complicate investigation
The mother and daughter have given contradictory statements during interrogation, according to police. Police also suspect that Sarkar was assaulted during an argument with Sanchalika. They are examining the exact circumstances in which Moumita entered the room and whether she had any role in the attack.