Bidhannagar Police in Kolkata has initiated a serious legal case following the tragic death of a 30-year-old man in New Town. The authorities have registered a case of abetment to suicide against the deceased's fiancee and one of her male friends, acting on a formal complaint filed by the grieving parents.
Details of the Tragic Incident
The case revolves around Anirban Bhattacharya, a resident originally from Bongaon in North 24 Parganas. Bhattacharya was discovered deceased in his rented apartment located in Chakpanchuria, Sardarpara, within the New Town area on November 23. He had been living at that address for approximately three months prior to the incident.
His father identified the body at the hospital before it was sent for a post-mortem examination. In his subsequent complaint to the police, the father made grave allegations. He claimed that his son's relationship with his girlfriend had become strained after Anirban allegedly discovered she was involved with another man. The complaint further accused the couple of repeatedly threatening Bhattacharya.
Allegations and Evidence Presented
The father's complaint forms the core of the police's action. He submitted specific evidence to support his claims, including a shopping mall bill that indicated Anirban had gone shopping with his girlfriend just one day before his death. Intriguingly, a pair of new women's shoes was reportedly found in Anirban's room, though the connection to the events is under investigation.
The parents strongly contended that the body showed signs of torture, leading to their initial suspicion of murder. However, the official post-mortem report provided a different medical perspective. A police officer involved in the case stated, "The post-mortem confirmed death by hanging, with no evidence of external injury." Based on this forensic finding, the legal framework applied shifted. The officer clarified, "Based on the report, the case has been registered as abetment to suicide, not murder."
Police Investigation and Legal Path Forward
The Bidhannagar Police's decision to book the fiancee and her friend under sections related to abetment of suicide indicates they are probing whether sustained harassment, threats, or mental pressure led the victim to take the extreme step. This legal approach focuses on the actions and alleged intimidation in the period preceding the death, rather than direct physical involvement in the hanging itself.
The investigation is now actively pursuing the allegations made by the family. Police will be examining the dynamics of the relationship, verifying the threat allegations, and determining if there is substantive evidence to prove that abetment, as defined under Indian law, occurred. The case highlights the serious legal consequences that can follow accusations of driving someone to suicide through psychological pressure or harassment.
