Archive · 4 Nov 2025
Kolkata Court Sentences Mother and Daughter to Life for Murder
In Kolkata, a mother and daughter were found guilty of murder and hiding evidence.
Police found a woman's body, cut into pieces, inside a trolley bag near a river.
The trial was very fast, finishing in just nine months.
Investigators used strong clues like blood found matching the victim's DNA in the accused's home and on the bag.
They also used security camera videos and phone records to show the two women were involved.
The court decided they had to go to jail for life and pay a large fine.
They were caught trying to put the heavy bag in the river, but people saw them and called the police.
The reason for the murder seems to be related to stealing the victim's money and belongings.
A Kolkata court sentenced a mother and daughter to life imprisonment for murder and evidence tampering.
The victim's body was discovered in a trolley bag with amputated legs at Kumartuli Ghat.
Key evidence included DNA matching the victim's blood, CCTV footage, and telecommunication data.
The accused attempted to dispose of the body in the Hooghly River but were stopped by onlookers.
The motive was reportedly linked to the accused using the victim's banking details to purchase jewelry.
- Who
- Falguni Ghosh and Arati Ghosh (mother and daughter)
- What
- Convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment for murder and disappearance of evidence.
- When
- Convicted on Sunday, sentenced on Monday, following a crime estimated on February 23, 2025, and body discovery on February 25, 2025. Verdict delivered within 9 months of the crime.
- Where
- Barasat Court, Kolkata. Body discovered at Kumartuli Ghat under North Port Police Station.
- Why
- Motive included using the victim's net banking credentials to purchase jewelry in her name.
Prosecution
Defense
Evidence Linking Accused to Murder
Prosecution
Prosecution presented forensic evidence (DNA matching victim's blood in trolley bag and at crime scene), CCTV footage showing accused carrying the bag, gait analysis, and telecommunication data linking accused and victim.
Defense
Defense arguments are not detailed in the provided text, but the conviction implies their arguments were not sufficient to prevent sentencing.
Disposal of Evidence
Prosecution
Accused attempted to dispose of the body in the Hooghly River and concealed murder weapons, strengthening the case for their guilt.
Defense
Defense arguments are not detailed in the provided text.
Motive for Murder
Prosecution
Motive included using the victim's net banking to purchase jewelry in her name, with victim's mobile phone and other materials seized from the accused.
Defense
Defense arguments are not detailed in the provided text.
- Court
- Barasat Court, Kolkata
- Crime Date (estimated)
- February 23, 2025
- Body Discovery Date
- February 25, 2025
- Accused
- Falguni Ghosh and Arati Ghosh (mother and daughter)
- Victim
- 50-year-old woman
- Verdict
- Life imprisonment and fines
- Key Laws Invoked
- Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) Sections 103(1) and 238