Archive · 16 Sep 2026
NCW Seeks Action in Purulia Nursing Trainee Murder
A 19-year-old nursing trainee was found murdered in Purulia.
The National Commission for Women has asked police to investigate the case carefully.
It also wants the weapon and other evidence to be recovered.
The victim’s family has been offered protection, legal help and counselling.
Police say Amit Kumar Mahato was arrested while carrying the body on a motorcycle.
They say blood stains made the motorcycle and a plastic sack suspicious.
Investigators allege that the killing followed an argument during a phone call.
Police also suspect the accused planned to hide the body in the Ayodhya Hills.
The National Commission for Women took suo motu cognizance of the murder of a 19-year-old nursing trainee in Purulia.
NCW Chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar asked the West Bengal DGP for a comprehensive investigation and recovery of the murder weapon.
The commission sought forensic preservation, family protection and assistance, and an Action Taken Report within seven days.
Police reconstructed the crime scene with forensic experts and sealed the room where investigators say the killing occurred.
Police arrested 23-year-old Amit Kumar Mahato while he was allegedly transporting the victim’s body toward the Ayodhya Hills.
- Who
- The victim was a 19-year-old nursing trainee; police arrested 23-year-old Amit Kumar Mahato in connection with the case, while the National Commission for Women is seeking action.
- What
- The nursing trainee was allegedly murdered, prompting an NCW investigation request and a police crime-scene reconstruction.
- When
- The NCW acted days after the murder; police said the accused was arrested during a late-night operation.
- Where
- The alleged murder occurred at a paying guest or mess accommodation in Purulia, West Bengal; the arrest took place in Baghmundi.
- Why
- Police allege the killing followed an argument during a phone call and suspect the body was to be disposed of in the Ayodhya Hills to destroy evidence.
- Victim
- A 19-year-old nursing trainee
- Accused arrested
- Amit Kumar Mahato, 23
- Investigating body
- National Commission for Women
- Police action
- The crime scene was reconstructed with forensic experts and the room was sealed
- NCW deadline
- West Bengal Police must submit an Action Taken Report within seven days
- Alleged disposal site
- Ayodhya Hills
- Requested legal framework
- Applicable provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita