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Couple Found Dead in Suspected Double Murder in Cooch Behar
A man and his wife were found dead near their home in Cooch Behar.
The man was 70 years old, and his wife was 45.
Neighbours found the man inside the house after the couple did not respond.
The woman was later found in a nearby bush.
Police think the couple may have been murdered.
They believe the man was struck on the head with a sharp weapon.
Officers are investigating whether a family or property disagreement was involved.
Two people have been detained, but the investigation is still continuing.
A 70-year-old man was found dead inside his bedroom in South Rampur.
His 45-year-old wife was found dead in a bush about 20 metres away.
Police suspect both were murdered and believe the man was attacked with a sharp weapon.
Investigators are examining possible family or property-related disputes and searching for the weapon.
Two people have been detained while police question relatives and neighbours and await post-mortem reports.
- Who
- Sunil Biswas, 70, and his second wife, Janaki, 45, were found dead.
- What
- Police are investigating the deaths as a suspected double murder.
- Where
- At the couple’s home and in a nearby bush in South Rampur, within Tufanganj-II block of Cooch Behar.
- When
- The bodies were discovered on Sunday.
- Why
- The motive has not been established; investigators are examining possible family or property disputes.
Key facts
- Victims
- Sunil Biswas and his second wife, Janaki
- Ages
- Sunil was 70; Janaki was 45
- Discovery
- Sunil was found in his bedroom; Janaki was found in a bush nearby
- Distance
- Janaki’s body was found about 20 metres from the residence
- Police theory
- Both may have been murdered; Sunil may have been attacked repeatedly with a sharp-edged weapon
- Investigation
- Police are searching for the weapon and awaiting post-mortem reports
- Detentions
- Two people have been detained for questioning
Sources
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