The couple’s relationship had reportedly been strained in recent months, with frequent disagreements over his social media activity.
KOLKATA: A new twist has emerged in the murder of Kolkata techie Sarthak Sarkar, with police alleging that his live-in partner, Sanchalika Basu, was extremely possessive and would frequently quarrel with him over his Facebook activity. Investigators have also found that Sanchalika was not Moumita Basu’s biological daughter and had been adopted. Police said Sanchalika would often argue with Sarthak whenever he followed other women on Facebook or liked their photographs. The couple’s relationship had reportedly been strained in recent months, with frequent disagreements over his social media activity. The adoption angle has also emerged during the investigation. Police are now verifying the circumstances surrounding Sanchalika’s adoption and examining the family’s background. Sanchalika has not confessed to the crime despite being arrested, police said. Investigators have also questioned her grandparents and found inconsistencies in their statements, according to police. Sanchalika has not confessed to the crime despite being arrested, police said. Investigators have also questioned her grandparents and found inconsistencies in their statements, according to police.Sarthak, a software engineer from Barasat, worked at a company in Salt Lake’s Sector V and lived in a rented flat in Fartabad, Garia, with Sanchalika and her mother, Moumita.What happened inside the flat? According to the preliminary account, an argument broke out between Sarthak and Sanchalika on Saturday night. Sanchalika allegedly attacked him with a sharp weapon, striking him on the shoulder. He was taken to hospital, where he was declared dead. The incident came to light around 1.30am after Sanchalika reportedly ran out of the flat, crying for help. Neighbours found Sarthak lying on the bed in a pool of blood. Sanchalika also had scratch marks on her neck. Police have arrested Sanchalika. She has not confessed to the crime. Investigators are also examining whether either of them was under the influence of intoxicants at the time; the post-mortem report is expected to provide further clarity.Neighbours heard heated argument before murder Neighbour Sayan Pal said he heard a woman crying for help and rushed to the flat, where he found Sarthak lying in a pool of blood. He also noticed scratch marks on the woman’s neck and informed the police. Some residents said they had heard a heated argument and loud noises shortly before the incident. Another neighbour, Arkojeet Basu, said the couple had been living in the building for some time but rarely interacted with others. “They did not mix much with people in the neighbourhood. We were shocked to learn about the incident in the morning,” he said. Police have also arrested Moumita, alleging that she attempted to conceal details of the incident. Investigators are examining her role and have questioned the family members, including Sanchalika’s grandparents. Police said some of the statements made during questioning were inconsistent.
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