Body of housewife found hanging at in-laws' house

Kolkata: Mystery shrouds the death of a housewife whose body was found hanging from the ceiling at her in-laws' house in Nadia.

The victim, Sujata Biswas, originally a resident of Malda got married to one Arindra Mitra of Taherpur in Nadia around 11 months ago.

The family members of the victim alleged that she had been murdered by her husband and later her body was put in a manner to make it look like a case of suicide. They also lodged a complaint at the local police station and demanded a detailed probe into the incident.

The victim's parents also alleged that the accused husband had an extra marital relationship with another woman in the locality.

They often fought with each other after the victim came to know about

the illicit affair.

As she protested against the affair, Sujata was often subjected to physical torture by her husband. On a few occasions, she also went to her maternal house in Malda to stay. Her husband went to her maternal house and brought her to Nadia a month ago. The accused then convinced her family members that he would no longer

assault her.

The family members of the victim told police a quarrel might have broken out between the couple on Tuesday night following which he strangulated her to death and later kept her body in such a position. They also alleged that the accused had attempted to kill her on previous occasions as well.

After being informed by locals, police reached the spot and recovered the body. Police are waiting for the autopsy report which might throw some light

on her death.

On the basis of specific complaint police started a detailed probe in this regard and are not ruling out any possibilities of foul play behind the incident. Police are yet to arrest anybody in this connection

so far.