Tragic Discovery Near Railway Track in Bulandshahr
In a distressing incident, three members of a migrant worker's family from West Bengal were discovered dead under suspicious circumstances near the Khurja-Meerut railway track in Bulandshahr district on Friday morning. The victims include a 32-year-old woman, her 28-year-old brother-in-law, and her six-year-old daughter, all hailing from Dakshin Dinajpur in Bengal and employed in local pottery units.
Details of the Scene and Police Investigation
The bodies were found around 8 am when a railway worker noticed the woman hanging from a tree with a rope in a farm area near Khurja. He immediately alerted the police control room. Upon arrival, authorities found the woman deceased, while the man and child were lying on the ground nearby. No external injury marks were visible on any of the bodies, according to initial observations by the police.
SSP (Bulandshahr) Dinesh Kumar Singh stated, "Prima facie, it appears to be a case of suicide, but all angles are being examined. The exact cause of death will be known once the postmortem report is out." Police suspect that the child, Savanti, and the man, Saral Sarkar, died first, possibly by poisoning or other means, after which the woman, Devi Sarkar, allegedly hanged herself. No signs of struggle were detected at the location.
Evidence and Background of the Victims
Investigators recovered several items at the scene, including some food packets, a cold drink, a few apples, and samosas wrapped in plastic. Two damaged mobile phones were also found near the tree. Using SIM cards from these devices, police identified the deceased individuals. Around Rs 6,000 in cash was discovered in Saral's pocket, suggesting that robbery was not a likely motive.
The family had been working in Bulandshahr's pottery industry. Devi Sarkar and her husband, Apishwar Sarkar, were employed at a pottery unit in Khurja and resided behind the factory premises. Saral worked at a separate unit and stayed in Nehrupur. Local residents did not recognize the victims, indicating they were relatively new to the area.
Family Dynamics and Police Inquiries
Apishwar Sarkar was taken in for questioning by the police. He reportedly informed authorities that he had a quarrel with his wife on March 11, following which she left their home with their daughter to stay with his younger brother, Saral. Police also noted long phone conversations between Devi and Saral in recent days, adding complexity to the investigation. The circumstances leading to their deaths remain unclear, and authorities are exploring all possibilities, including familial disputes and personal issues.
This tragic event highlights the challenges faced by migrant workers, often living in precarious conditions far from their homes. The police continue to investigate, awaiting postmortem results to determine the exact causes of death and uncover any foul play.
