Son Behind Bars After Tragedy Strikes Beleghata Home

Lead:

A quiet residential lane in Kolkata’s Beleghata turned into a crime scene on Thursday when a 65-year-old woman was found dead in her own home after a violent altercation with her son.

Body:

The deceased, identified as Nandita Basu, lived in a modest two-storey house with her son, who locals say had been struggling with emotional and behavioral issues for several months. Neighbors reported hearing loud arguments earlier in the day, followed by a sudden silence that raised concerns.

When police entered the house, they found Nandita unresponsive. Preliminary investigations suggest she was physically assaulted during a heated exchange. The son, whose identity is being withheld for legal reasons, was taken into custody at the scene without resistance.

Police Statement:

A senior officer from the local police station confirmed: “The woman had visible injuries. The accused is her only son, who appeared disoriented at the time of arrest. We are arranging for a psychiatric evaluation to understand his state of mind.”

Community Reaction:

The incident has left neighbors deeply shaken. Many described Nandita as a gentle, soft-spoken woman who was well-liked in the locality. “She often helped children with their studies and joined in during community festivals. Nobody could have imagined such an end,” a neighbor said, visibly distressed.

Next Steps:

The body has been sent for post-mortem to determine the exact cause of death. Meanwhile, police are treating the case as a suspected homicide but are also considering mental health factors in the investigation.

The tragedy has sparked discussions in the neighborhood about the silent struggles families face behind closed doors, particularly around mental health, care for the elderly, and the pressures of modern urban living.