1. In Margherita, Assam, Supriya Chakraborty has been arrested for allegedly murdering her five-year-old son, Abhimanyu.
2. The arrest follows the boy’s mysterious disappearance during Durga Puja festivities.
3. The incident has sent shockwaves through the local community.
Guwahati, Oct 18: In a chilling incident from Margherita, Assam, a mother, Supriya Chakraborty, has been arrested for the alleged murder of her five-year-old son, Abhimanyu.
The arrest comes after the boy mysteriously disappeared during the Durga Puja festivities, sending shockwaves through the community.
Abhimanyu, who lived near the playground of the old Ramkrishna Vidyapeeth School, was reported missing on the ninth day of Durga Puja. Despite frantic search efforts, the tragic discovery of his body on the banks of the Burhidihing River last Monday devastated locals, raising alarm bells across the town.
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As the news spread, Margherita’s residents expressed a mixture of grief and outrage, demanding justice for the young boy. “How can a mother do this to her child? It’s beyond comprehension,” a resident said, reflecting the sentiments of a shocked community grappling with the horror of the crime.
Initially, the police launched an exhaustive search operation after a complaint about Abhimanyu’s disappearance was lodged at the Margherita police station on October 11.
However, as the investigation deepened, disturbing revelations surfaced, pointing towards the boy’s mother as the prime suspect in his murder.
Evidence gathered during the inquiry led to Supriya Chakraborty’s arrest, with authorities stating they had significant proof connecting her to the crime.
Chakraborty now faces serious charges under case number 144/2024, including additional legal sections related to the crime.
Her arrest has sparked widespread calls for a thorough investigation, with many demanding strict punishment for such a heinous act.
The community continues to mourn Abhimanyu’s tragic death, as they await further details in this heartbreaking case.