Jalpaiguri: A 32-year-old man was found dead under suspicious circumstances at his residence in the Amarkhana area under Nagar Berubari Gram Panchayat on Friday morning. The deceased has been identified as Kamlesh Roy.
According to police, the body was discovered lying on a bed with a deep cut injury on the forehead and significant blood loss at the scene. Preliminary findings point to ongoing domestic discord. The deceased was allegedly addicted to alcohol and frequently involved in altercations with his parents.
Locals said that on the night of April 9, Roy returned home intoxicated and allegedly assaulted his mother. She fled to a relative’s house with her six-month-old granddaughter, leaving him alone with his father, Rabi Roy, who went absconding. Finally, on Friday evening, Roy was arrested.
Superintendent of Police Amarnath K said Jalpaiguri Kotwali Police Station has begun an investigation. The body has been sent for post-mortem and further inquiry is underway.