Kolkata Police are meticulously re-examining a shocking incident of violence that unfolded in central Kolkata last week, with a potential homicide angle now under the scanner. The case involves the death of a 35-year-old man and the critical injury of a 28-year-old woman, initially reported as a tragic episode of personal conflict.
A Week Later, New Questions Emerge
Exactly one week after the violent event, law enforcement officials are revisiting the sequence of events that led to the death of Rajendra Sharma, alias Vicky. The incident occurred on December 16 in the Posta locality. According to the initial narrative, Vicky entered a residence and allegedly stabbed his 28-year-old acquaintance, Shikha Singh, multiple times before jumping from the fourth-floor balcony.
Vicky, a resident of Jagmohan Mullick Lane, was rushed to a nearby hospital in serious condition but was declared dead. Shikha Singh remains admitted to the hospital, recovering from her injuries. However, the investigation has taken a significant turn based on new evidence presented by the deceased's family.
Mother's Allegation Shifts Investigation Focus
The pivotal development came on December 20, when Vicky's 73-year-old mother, Santosh Sharma, approached the police. She expressed her desire to lodge a murder case against Shikha Singh. Her suspicion arose from reportedly finding a sharp cut mark on her son's stomach, which has prompted detectives to consider whether Vicky was a victim of homicide rather than suicide.
This allegation has compelled the police to scrutinize whether the fatal injuries were solely from the balcony fall or if there was a physical altercation that preceded it. An officer from the Posta Police Station confirmed the new direction of the probe, stating that a case has been officially recorded against Shikha Singh and her associate(s).
Probe Expands to Include Another Woman
"We have come to know that another woman was present at the spot. This woman worked with Shikha. We are investigating the role of both the women," revealed a police officer involved in the case. This information suggests a more complex scenario than initially perceived, moving the investigation beyond a simple domestic dispute.
The police are now tasked with piecing together the final moments inside the apartment. Key questions remain unanswered: What was the exact nature of the altercation? Did the cut mark on Vicky's abdomen occur before the fall? What was the role of the second woman present at the scene? The answers to these will determine if the case is classified as murder, abetment to suicide, or a different crime altogether.
As the investigation continues, the Posta police are gathering forensic evidence, reviewing medical reports, and interviewing witnesses to establish a conclusive chain of events. The community awaits clarity on this tragic incident that has left one person dead and another fighting for her life.
