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Crime
Five Arrested in Bagdogra Murder Case, Wife Among Suspects
✍️ Sikkimexpress
🗓 17 Jul 2026, 06:18 AM
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Five individuals, including the victim's wife, have been detained in connection with a murder in Bagdogra, West Bengal.
Police in Bagdogra, West Bengal, have arrested five suspects in a murder investigation that unfolded in the town. The arrests include the wife of the deceased, indicating a possible domestic link to the crime. Authorities say the suspects were apprehended after a thorough search of the area surrounding the victim’s residence.
The victim’s identity has not been released, but local officials confirmed that the murder occurred earlier this week. Investigators are probing motives and potential accomplices, with the case now under the jurisdiction of the West Bengal Police’s special crimes cell.
Law enforcement officials have urged the public to come forward with any information that could aid the investigation. The arrested individuals are currently in custody pending further inquiry.
The victim’s identity has not been released, but local officials confirmed that the murder occurred earlier this week. Investigators are probing motives and potential accomplices, with the case now under the jurisdiction of the West Bengal Police’s special crimes cell.
Law enforcement officials have urged the public to come forward with any information that could aid the investigation. The arrested individuals are currently in custody pending further inquiry.