Kolkata: Mystery shrouds the death of a woman whose body was found hanging from a ceiling fan at her in-laws' house on Thursday.
The incident took place in South 24-Parganas' Narendrapur.
The family members of the victim alleged that she had been murdered by her husband after she protested against the latter's extra marital relationship.
The victim has been identified as Joba Sona.
The victim got married to one Bipalb Sona around four years ago. The family members of the victim alleged that she came to know about her husband's illicit relationship with another woman in the locality.
They also alleged that the accused husband also used to torture the victim for
dowry.
He also threatened the woman for the dire consequences if her father fails to provide him the money the accused had demanded for.
The local residents found the victim hanging from the ceiling and husband had fled from the spot. They informed the matter to the local police station.
The police officers reached the spot and recovered her body. It was later sent for the post mortem examination.
The investigating officers are waiting for the result of the examination as it might throw some light on her death.
The police are not ruling out a foul play behind the incident.
The family members who rushed to the spot after being informed alleged that her husband strangulated her and later body was kept in such a manner so that it appears to be a case of suicide.
On the basis a complaint, lodged by her family members, police have started a detailed probe into the incident.
The accused husband has been absconding since the incident occurred. Raids are
being conducted to nab the accused.