HT Correspondent
MARGHERITA, Oct 18: Supriya Chakraborty has been arrested for the alleged murder of her five-year-old son, Abhimanyu Chakraborty, following his disappearance during the Durga Puja celebrations on October 11.
Abhimanyu, who resided at 1 Lazum, Ward No 4, near the old playground of Ramkrishna Vidyapith School, was reported missing on the morning of the eighth day of Durga Puja. His body was later recovered from the banks of the Buridehing river on October 14.
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The tragic incident has sparked outrage among local residents, who are calling for a comprehensive investigation. Initial reports indicated a frantic search for the missing child, but the investigation soon took a grim turn, revealing that the boy’s mother may have played a role in his death.
“How can a biological mother be so cruel? What kind of brutality drives a mother to kill her own child?” questioned a local resident.
On October 11, a missing person’s complaint was lodged at the Margherita Police Station. Shocking revelations during the investigation led to the arrest of Supriya Chakraborty after extensive questioning on Friday, with authorities citing substantial evidence linking her to the crime.
A case, numbered 144/2024 under Section 103, Clause 1/238 BNS, has been registered at the Margherita Police Station. Following her appearance in the Margherita Sub-Divisional Magistrate Court, Supriya Chakraborty was remanded to judicial custody in Tinsukia on Friday afternoon.
Dinesh Pratap Singh Rathod, Margherita co-district police officer, commended the Margherita police for their efficient work in apprehending Supriya Chakraborty. He confirmed that the case is still under investigation and assured that further details will be released in due course.
