Four Members of Karmakar Family Found Dead in West Bengal Flat, Police Suspect Murder-Suicide

Police – Accident – Death – Obituary News : Four Family Members Found Dead in West Bengal Apartment

In a shocking incident, the decomposed bodies of four members of a family have been discovered in their flat in North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. The victims have been identified as Brindaban Karmakar, a 52-year-old cloth merchant, his wife Debasree Karmakar, in her forties, their 17-year-old daughter Debaleena, and their eight-year-old son Utsaha.

According to police reports, the bodies were found on Sunday in their closed apartment located on M S Mukherjee Road in the Khardah area. The gruesome discovery has left the entire community in a state of shock and disbelief.

Authorities suspect that Brindaban Karmakar, the head of the family, may have murdered his wife and children before taking his own life. The initial investigation suggests that they were poisoned. Brindaban’s lifeless body was found hanging from the ceiling, while the bodies of his wife and children were discovered in different areas of the flat.

A suicide note was also found at the scene, shedding some light on the possible motive behind this tragic incident. In the note, Brindaban claimed that his wife had been involved in an extramarital affair, which he found unbearable. It appears that his anguish over this situation led him to take the extreme step of ending their lives.

Local residents alerted the police after a foul smell started emanating from the closed apartment. As the door was bolted from the inside, law enforcement had to break it open to gain access. Upon entering, they were met with the horrific sight of the deceased family members.

To gather crucial evidence and determine the exact circumstances surrounding the incident, a forensic team promptly arrived at the scene. Their comprehensive investigation is currently underway, striving to unravel the truth behind this shocking case.

The community is left grappling with a wave of sorrow and disbelief as they struggle to comprehend how such a tragic event could occur within their peaceful neighborhood. Authorities are providing support to the grieving relatives and neighbors during this difficult time.

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