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Tension Grips Bengal After Recovery Of Half-Charred, Semi-Clad Woman’s Body

Tension escalated in Krishnanagar, West Bengal, on Wednesday after a woman’s half-charred and semi-clad body was discovered near the office of the Superintendent of Police.

Locals who found the body reported that the victim’s face was severely charred. They promptly informed the police about the body.

A local resident suggested that the victim may have been sexually assaulted before her body was set ablaze. “In all probability, the victim was first assaulted, and her body was charred,” he told reporters.

A large police contingent quickly arrived at the scene, recovered the body, and sent it for post-mortem examination. “It appears that the victim is in her early twenties. The exact cause of death will be determined after the autopsy report is available, which will also indicate whether this was a case of assault and murder. Our primary focus now is to identify the victim,” stated a police official from Nadia district.

Meanwhile, the incident has heightened tensions in the area. Many locals claim that the recovery of the body from such a close proximity to the SP’s office highlights “lackadaisical” security measures in the region.

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The BJP’s district leadership criticized the situation, asserting that this incident underscores how “unsafe” women are in West Bengal.

The state is already reeling from the violent case involving a junior doctor from R. G. Kar Medical College & Hospital in Kolkata, who was killed in August. Protests by junior doctors have entered their 12th day, with many participating in a fast-unto-death demonstration.

Earlier this month, Jaynagar in the South 24 Parganas district also witnessed unrest following the tragic assault and murder of a minor girl. The series of violent incidents has sparked outrage and renewed calls for improved safety measures for women across the state.

Shibra Arshad

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