In a gruesome incident echoing Delhi’s Shraddha Walkar murder case, a 55-year-old construction materials supplier in Madhyamgram, West Bengal, brutally murdered his wife, dismembered her body into six pieces, and disposed of the remains in a canal. The horrifying crime unfolded as he lodged a missing person report and attempted suicide upon discovery.
West Bengal – Deceptive Missing Person Report
The 55-year-old perpetrator, identified as Nooruddin Mondal, initially filed a missing person report for his wife at the Madhyamgram police station, following a chilling plan to dispose of the body parts. However, inconsistencies in Mondal’s statements raised suspicions among the investigating officers.
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Suicide Attempt Reveals Gruesome Truth
Upon discovering bloodstains on her missing mother’s cellphone, Mondal’s married daughter confronted him the next day. In a bid to evade justice, Mondal consumed poison, leading to his hospitalization. Interrogation by the police during his hospital stay compelled him to confess to the horrifying crime.
Arrest and Recovery of Body Parts
On Tuesday, law enforcement officials retrieved the dismembered body parts from the Noia canal. Mondal has since been arrested and is expected to face charges related to the murder of his wife. The recovery of the body parts served as crucial evidence, further substantiating the heinous crime.
Suspected Property Dispute Motive
Authorities suspect that the motive behind the brutal murder may be rooted in a property dispute. Family members revealed that Mondal had been pressuring his wife, Saira Banu, 50, to relinquish a piece of land she owned. The tragic consequence of her refusal unfolded in Mondal’s ruthless act.
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West Bengal – Daughter’s Heartbreaking Testimony
The victim’s daughter, Mani Bibi, shared heartbreaking details, stating, “My mother owned a three-cottah land and a house at Madhyamgram’s Srinagar where I live with my family. But my father was putting pressure on her to give him the property. She paid with her life for refusing.”
Neighbour Shock and Disbelief
Neighbours expressed shock and disbelief, emphasizing that Mondal actively participated in the search for his missing wife, displaying no signs of suspicion. Kalam Uddin Sheikh, a neighbor, remarked, “We never imagined he could kill his wife so brutally and then remain calm and behave so normally for a couple of days.”
West Bengal – Ongoing Investigation
While Mondal remains hospitalized, law enforcement authorities are awaiting his full recovery for further interrogation. The retrieved body parts have been sent for postmortem, and DNA samples have been preserved to strengthen the ongoing investigation into this heinous crime.
