Archive · 1 Jun 2025
Man Arrested After Allegedly Beheading Sister-in-Law in Bengal
In West Bengal, Bimal Mondal is accused of killing his sister-in-law, Sati Mondal, by cutting off her head.
He was seen walking with the severed head and a chopper.
Police have arrested him.
The families had been experiencing tension.
Some people said it was because of a property dispute.
Another account said a dispute over mangoes led to the attack.
The victim's husband died by suicide three months ago.
A man was arrested in Bharatgarh, Basanti, for allegedly beheading his sister-in-law.
The suspect was seen walking with the severed head and a chopper.
The incident occurred on Saturday morning.
The families reportedly had tension, possibly stemming from property disputes or picking mangoes.
The victim's husband reportedly died by suicide three months ago.
- Who
- Bimal Mondal (suspect) and Sati Mondal (victim)
- What
- A man allegedly beheaded his sister-in-law.
- When
- Saturday morning, May 31st (reported)
- Where
- Bharatgarh, Basanti, South 24 Parganas, West Bengal
- Why
- Motive unclear; initial reports suggest property dispute or dispute over picking mangoes, and longstanding family tensions.
Property Dispute
Dispute over picking mangoes
Cause of Attack
Property Dispute
Some claimed the families were at loggerheads over a property dispute.
Dispute over picking mangoes
According to Kamal Mondal, a local resident, a dispute over picking mangoes triggered the fatal attack.
- Suspect
- Bimal Mondal
- Victim
- Sati Mondal
- Location
- Bharatgarh, West Bengal
- Weapon
- Chopper
- Motive
- Under investigation
- Status
- Police custody
- Victim's Husband
- Died by suicide three months ago
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