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West Bengal murder suspect remains at large 18 days after woman's death
Police in Raniganj, West Bengal have yet to make an arrest in connection with the death of 55-year-old Anita Sharma, whose body bore 27 injury marks. Her family has alleged sexual assault was involved in the killing.
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Investigators in West Bengal are facing mounting pressure to solve the murder of Anita Sharma, 55, more than two and a half weeks after her death in Raniganj. According to the postmortem examination, the victim sustained 27 injuries, suggesting a violent attack. Despite the gravity of the findings, law enforcement officials have not yet apprehended any suspect in the case.
Family members of the deceased have accused police of sluggish investigation work, alleging that sexual assault preceded the murder. The allegations have added urgency to the inquiry and drawn attention to the case from regional authorities. The victim's relatives have appealed for swift justice and increased efforts to locate the perpetrator.
The Criminal Investigation Department has deployed its forensic team to gather evidence from the crime scene. A three-dimensional mapping of the location has been completed to aid investigators in reconstructing events surrounding the incident. Police said they are pursuing multiple leads, though specific details of the investigation remain undisclosed as the case continues.