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Social media dispute may have triggered murder near Kolkata, police suspect
Police investigating the death of a technology professional found at his partner's residence in Narendrapur are examining a quarrel over social media usage as a possible motive. The victim, identified as Sarthak Sarkar, was discovered deceased on November 7.
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Investigators in West Bengal are probing whether a domestic dispute centred on social media use led to the fatal incident at a residential flat in Narendrapur. The body of Sarthak Sarkar, employed in the technology sector, was found at his partner's residence in the locality on November 7, triggering a murder investigation.
Police teams have begun gathering evidence and statements from persons close to the victim and the occupants of the flat where the body was recovered. The preliminary line of inquiry focuses on tensions that may have arisen between the victim and his partner regarding online activity and social media engagement.
The death has been registered as a murder case, and forensic teams have collected samples from the scene. Investigators are examining mobile records and digital communications to establish a fuller timeline of events leading up to the incident.
The case highlights ongoing concerns about domestic disputes in urban areas, particularly in metropolitan regions surrounding Kolkata. Police have not yet made any arrests and the investigation remains ongoing as authorities work to establish conclusive motives and gather corroborating evidence.