Sarthak Sarkar, a 25-year-old software engineer from Barasat, was found lying in a pool of blood on the bed inside his rented flat at Fartabad in Garia. He worked at a company in Salt Lake’s Sector V and had been living with his girlfriend and live-in partner, Sanchalika, and her mother, Moumita. The incident took place late on Saturday night.
Girlfriend and mother arrested, probe underway
The incident came to light around 1.30 am on Sunday when a woman reportedly ran out of the rented flat, crying and asking neighbours for help.
Residents said they heard a woman crying and seeking help before rushing to the flat. Locals said the couple had been living in the area for some time but rarely interacted with neighbours. Baruipur police district SP Aravind Kumar Anand said the roles of both women were being examined.
Residents rushed inside and found Sarthak lying in a pool of blood on the bed. The woman who sought help had several scratch marks on her neck. Neighbours immediately informed the police. During the altercation, Sanchalika allegedly attacked him with a sharp weapon, striking him on the shoulder. Sarthak was rushed to hospital, where doctors declared him dead. Police are investigating what led to the argument. Sanchalika and her mother, Moumita, have been arrested in connection with Sarthak’s death. Police suspect that Moumita may also have played a role in the incident. Investigators are questioning them to establish the motive, the exact weapon used and the circumstances leading to the fatal altercation.
Some occupants of the building had reportedly heard a heated argument and loud noises coming from the couple’s flat shortly before the incident. An argument broke out between Sarthak and Sanchalika over an issue on Saturday night, according to preliminary police investigations.
