Archive · 20 Aug 2025
Young Couple Found Dead in Kolkata Canal After Argument
Two young people, Rohit and Ronita, were found dead in a canal in Kolkata after an argument.
Witnesses heard them arguing near the water, and then they disappeared.
Police found their scooter nearby and later recovered their bodies after searching the canal.
CCTV footage shows them running towards the canal.
The police are investigating the situation to find out what happened and why the pair entered the water.
They're also examining the bodies to determine the cause of their deaths.
Bodies of Rohit Agarwal, 19, and Ronita Baidya, 23, were recovered from the Nonadanga canal in Anandapur.
The pair were last seen arguing near the canal on Monday night, leaving their scooter behind.
Witnesses reported hearing a loud argument before the pair disappeared.
CCTV footage confirmed the couple running towards the canal.
The cause of death is under investigation, with post-mortem examinations underway.
- Who
- Rohit Agarwal, 19, and Ronita Baidya, 23.
- What
- The bodies of Rohit Agarwal and Ronita Baidya were recovered from the Nonadanga canal.
- When
- Monday night (disappearance); bodies recovered Tuesday afternoon.
- Where
- Nonadanga canal in Anandapur, Kolkata.
- Why
- Under investigation; preliminary reports suggest an argument preceded their entry into the canal.
- Victims
- Rohit Agarwal, Ronita Baidya
- Victims' Ages
- 19, 23
- Location
- Nonadanga Canal, Kolkata
- Last Seen
- Arguing near Nonadanga canal
- Evidence
- CCTV footage, scooter
- Investigation Status
- Ongoing; post-mortem examinations pending
