South Kolkata reels from a perplexing death: Sunny Singh, a 34-year-old resident of Sarshuna, was found hanged in his home, sparking murder claims against his wife and her family. The incident, unfolding amid chronic domestic turmoil, has police probing every angle.
Sunny shared the modest rental with wife Punita and daughter Tanisha. His alcohol-fueled temper ignited daily skirmishes, peaking the night prior when he barred them from the house. Police stepped in to reconcile, unaware of the looming horror.
Tuesday evening brought the macabre revelation. Trapped in her room—door secured externally—Punita enlisted neighbors to rappel down the balcony. Breaking back in, she discovered Sunny’s suspended corpse. Officers from Sarshuna station responded swiftly, noting only neck ligature marks before autopsy.
Vidyasagar State General Hospital’s report affirmed asphyxia as the killer. Not buying the suicide narrative, sister Sangita Shaw accused Punita and Rakesh Paswan in a formal complaint, launching interrogations and a deeper dive.
This case exposes the fragility of family bonds strained by substance abuse. Was it a momentary lapse into self-harm, or premeditated violence? With no other wounds, forensics hold the key. As Sarshuna watches anxiously, the pursuit of truth continues, reminding us that behind closed doors, desperation can deadly manifest.