Archive · 20 Jan 2026
Former domestic help arrested for fatal stabbing in Kolkata
A woman named Anita Ghosh was sadly killed in her home in Kolkata.
A former helper, Sanju Sarkar, who used to work at her house, came to her home and asked for money.
When Anita said no, they had a big argument.
During the fight, Sanju stabbed Anita with a knife.
Anita's husband was sick and in another room, and their son lives separately.
Neighbors heard Anita's cries and caught Sanju.
The police took Sanju to the station, and she admitted to the crime.
Sanju also took some gold and money from the house before the neighbors stopped her.
The police are still checking if there were other reasons for the attack besides money.
A 64-year-old woman, Anita Ghosh, was stabbed to death by her former domestic help, Sanju Sarkar, at her home in Kolkata's Behala area.
The incident occurred around 8:30 AM when the accused demanded money and, after being refused, attacked the victim with a knife.
The victim's husband, who is physically immobile and in his 70s, was in an adjacent room during the attack.
Neighbors heard the victim's cries, detained the accused, and informed the police, who later arrested Sanju Sarkar.
The accused confessed to the crime during police interrogation and admitted to stealing gold ornaments and cash from the house.
- Who
- Anita Ghosh alias Bula (victim) and Sanju Sarkar (accused)
- What
- Fatal stabbing and robbery
- When
- Monday morning at 8:30 AM
- Where
- Priyadarshini Apartment, Becharam Chatterjee Road, Behala, Kolkata
- Why
- Accused demanded money, victim refused, leading to altercation and stabbing
Accused's Motive
Investigation's Perspective
Money Demand
Accused's Motive
The accused demanded money and attacked when refused, as per her confession.
Investigation's Perspective
Investigators are examining if other factors besides money were involved in the attack.
- Victim
- Anita Ghosh alias Bula (64)
- Accused
- Sanju Sarkar (34)
- Location
- Priyadarshini Apartment, Becharam Chatterjee Road, Behala, Kolkata
- Time of Incident
- 8:30 AM
- Weapon Used
- Knife
- Items Stolen
- Gold ornaments and cash
- Victim's Profession
- Former Doordarshan performer, online singing teacher
- Husband's Condition
- Physically immobile, retired Doordarshan official
Sources
Former domestic help held for stabbing woman to death in Kolkata’s Parnasree - Telegraph India
Former caregiver kills elderly woman in Kolkata, detained
64-year-old Behala woman accompanied by ailing husband found murdered at home - Telegraph India
