Archive · 24 Aug 2026
Jalpaiguri Man Allegedly Kills Wife, Surrenders to Police
Police say a man named Jahangir Alam allegedly attacked his wife, Ruksana Begum, during a fight at their home.
Ruksana was badly injured and died.
Jahangir’s mother was hurt when she tried to stop the attack.
Jahangir then reportedly drank pesticide and went to a police station.
He surrendered and was arrested by police.
The couple had been married for about three years and had a young son.
Relatives and neighbors said the couple had been arguing frequently.
Police are still investigating why the attack happened.
Jahangir Alam, 27, allegedly attacked his 23-year-old wife, Ruksana Begum, with a sharp weapon during a domestic argument.
Ruksana suffered multiple injuries and died at the couple’s home in Vemtia, while Jahangir’s mother was injured trying to intervene.
Jahangir allegedly consumed pesticide after leaving the house and surrendered at Dhupguri police station, carrying the weapon.
Police arrested Jahangir and took him to Dhupguri Sub-divisional Hospital under police watch; his mother is also receiving treatment.
Relatives and neighbors cited frequent fights, alleged substance or alcohol use and earlier assaults, while police said the exact motive remains under investigation.
- Who
- Jahangir Alam allegedly attacked his wife, Ruksana Begum, and injured his mother when she intervened.
- What
- Ruksana died after allegedly being attacked with a sharp weapon; Jahangir later consumed pesticide and surrendered to police.
- When
- The incident occurred on Sunday morning; reports place the argument at about 6 a.m. or 8 a.m.
- Where
- The attack occurred in Vemtia under Barogharia gram panchayat in Dhupguri block, Jalpaiguri district, West Bengal; Jahangir surrendered at Dhupguri police station.
- Why
- Police are investigating the exact motive. Relatives and neighbors linked the couple’s frequent disputes to alleged alcohol or substance use and personal issues.
Reported Family and Neighborhood Claims
Police Investigation
Possible motive and relationship history
Reported Family and Neighborhood Claims
Relatives and neighbors said the couple’s fights had become frequent and alleged that Jahangir used alcohol or other substances, caused disturbances, assaulted his wife and threatened neighbors.
Police Investigation
Police said the exact motive behind the alleged killing remains under investigation; the reports also describe the immediate dispute as involving a personal issue.
Timing of the incident
Reported Family and Neighborhood Claims
One report based on local accounts said Jahangir began shouting and attacked Ruksana around 8 a.m. on Sunday.
Police Investigation
Another report placed the argument and attack at about 6 a.m. Sunday morning; the precise time is therefore unclear.
- Accused
- Jahangir Alam, 27
- Victim
- Ruksana Begum, 23
- Incident location
- Vemtia, Dhupguri block, Jalpaiguri district, West Bengal
- Reported time
- Sunday morning; accounts differ between approximately 6 a.m. and 8 a.m.
- Police action
- Jahangir surrendered at Dhupguri police station and was arrested.
- Other injured person
- Jahangir’s mother suffered a serious leg injury while trying to intervene and is receiving treatment.
- Family details
- Jahangir and Ruksana had been married for around three years and had a young son.
- Evidence and procedure
- The sharp weapon was recovered, and Ruksana’s body was sent for post-mortem examination.
