Who Were Arrested in the Boy's Murder Case in Nadia?

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Key Takeaways
- Four arrests made in connection with the murder of a boy.
- Community remains in a state of panic following the incidents.
- Police are investigating mob lynching and potential involvement of others.
- The lynching victims were accused of murdering the boy without evidence.
- Concerns about a child trafficking network are emerging.
Kolkata, Sep 7 (NationPress) Four individuals have been detained regarding the tragic murder of a young boy in Nischintapur, located in the Nadia district of West Bengal, as confirmed by officials.
Meanwhile, no arrests have been made concerning the mob lynching that led to the deaths of a couple, who were suspected of having harmed the child.
The atmosphere in Nischintapur remains tense and fearful. According to the Tehatta police, those apprehended include Chotu Mondal, Kartik Mondal, Suchitra Mondal, and Supriya Bhowmik. They are expected to appear in court later today.
The authorities will request a 14-day police custody for these individuals to facilitate the investigation, which is currently exploring potential involvement of additional suspects.
“We have apprehended four individuals linked to the child's murder. Our efforts continue to identify those responsible for the lynching of the couple following the child's death. The investigation is ongoing,” stated a senior police official from Nadia district.
On Saturday, a couple was lynched after being accused of the murder of a minor boy.
This incident unfolded when locals discovered the child's body, wrapped in a tarpaulin, in a pond. Furious community members claimed that the couple had killed the boy, leading to a brutal attack on them and the destruction of their home. According to police, Swarnabha Biswas, a Class 3 student, went missing on Friday while playing nearby.
Despite a thorough overnight search, his family could not locate him. The following morning, villagers found his body floating in a pond close to their residence. The lynching occurred shortly after the body was discovered.
Authorities identified the deceased couple as Utpal Biswas, 45, and his wife Soma Biswas, 38. One additional person sustained injuries during the attack and has been transported to a hospital for care.
This incident has sent ripples of shock throughout the state, raising concerns about a potential child trafficking network operating in the region and across several districts.