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Man arrested after killing wife in West Bengal; walks through village with severed head
Police in West Bengal's South Dinajpur district have arrested a man accused of murdering his wife with a sharp weapon and subsequently parading through the local area with her severed head. The incident has shocked residents of Gangarampur village.
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A shocking case of domestic violence has emerged from Gangarampur in South Dinajpur district of West Bengal, with authorities arresting a man on charges of brutally killing his wife. According to police reports, Rintu Ghosh allegedly attacked his wife Seema Sarkar Ghosh with a sharp implement, killing her in what investigators describe as a premeditated act of violence.
Following the alleged murder, Ghosh reportedly walked through the village holding his wife's severed head in his hand, shocking residents who witnessed the disturbing sight. The accused man subsequently made his way to a local temple, where he engaged in prayer, police said.
The incident has sent shockwaves through the community. Police have launched an investigation into the circumstances leading to the killing. Authorities are examining potential motives while gathering statements from witnesses who saw Ghosh moving through the village after the alleged crime.
The case has reignited concerns about domestic violence in rural West Bengal. Local officials said victim support services are being coordinated as the investigation proceeds. The accused remains in police custody pending further legal proceedings.