Decomposed body found in sack in Kolkata's New Town, face disfigured
Synopsis
A decomposed body wrapped in a sack — face smashed, bricks placed on top to hide it — was found in Kolkata's New Town on 22 August. CCTV captured the suspect dumping it at 4:20 am. It is the third suspicious death in adjoining north Kolkata localities within a month, raising serious questions about law and order in the area.
Key Takeaways
The decomposed body of Sourav Biswas , aged 32–35 , was recovered from Swamiji Nagar, New Town , Kolkata, on 22 August .
The victim's face was severely disfigured and multiple wounds were found on the body.
CCTV footage shows a suspect dumping the sack-wrapped body behind a parked motorbike at approximately 4:20 a.m. and placing bricks over it.
Police estimate the victim was killed two to three days before discovery; doctors at Bidhannagar Hospital put the body's age at three to four days .
This is the third suspicious death recovered in the New Town and north Kolkata area since 23 July .
Bidhannagar Police Commissionerate has launched an investigation; autopsy results are awaited.
The decomposed body of a young man, wrapped in a sack and with his face severely disfigured, was recovered from Swamiji Nagar in New Town, on the outskirts of Kolkata, West Bengal, on Saturday, 22 August. Officers from Eco Park police station retrieved the body and dispatched it to Bidhannagar Hospital for an autopsy.
Identity of the Deceased
The victim was initially unidentified. He was subsequently identified as Sourav Biswas, aged between 32 and 35 years, according to investigators. The body bore multiple tattoos, which aided in the identification process. According to local sources, Biswas had been reported missing for approximately three days before the discovery.
What CCTV Footage Revealed
CCTV footage recovered from the site showed a young man carrying the sack-wrapped body on his shoulder and placing it behind a stationary motorbike in the early hours of the morning. The body was then concealed with bricks placed on top of the sack to prevent it from being moved. A local resident told reporters: 'The youth's body was dumped at around 4:20 a.m. The youth who dumped the body stood there for a few minutes. Then he left. Due to the lack of light, the accused's face could not be seen. They dumped the body behind a parked bike, covered it with a sack and placed bricks. The police were soon informed. The officers took the body to Bidhannagar Hospital at around 8 a.m.; the doctors said the body was at least three to four days old.'
Police Assessment and Investigation
In the initial investigation, police estimated that Biswas was killed approximately two to three days before the body was found. Multiple wounds were observed on the body. A senior officer of Bidhannagar Police Commissionerate said: 'An investigation has started to find out who dumped the body. CCTV footage of the area is being monitored to track the youth. The body has been sent for autopsy. The real cause of death will be ascertained once the autopsy report arrives.'
A Pattern of Suspicious Deaths in New Town
This is not the first such incident in the area in recent weeks. On 29 July, the body of a man was recovered from a roadside food stall in the same New Town locality, an incident that had already triggered considerable alarm in the Ram Mandir neighbourhood. Earlier, on 23 July, police had recovered the body of a youth found hanging from a railing in the Dum Dum Park area, also on the northern outskirts of Kolkata. The clustering of three suspicious deaths within a month in adjoining localities has heightened concern among residents and is drawing scrutiny from law enforcement. The autopsy report is expected to shed light on the precise cause of death and may prove critical to the ongoing investigation.
Point of View
Which makes the absence of a swift arrest more conspicuous. The CCTV footage is a rare asset in such cases; if Bidhannagar Police cannot identify the suspect from it, that itself becomes a story about surveillance infrastructure. The disfigurement of the victim's face suggests a deliberate attempt to delay identification — a detail that points to premeditation rather than a spontaneous crime.
NationPress
22 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was the victim found in New Town, Kolkata?
The victim has been identified as Sourav Biswas , a young man aged between 32 and 35 years. He had been reported missing by locals for approximately three days before his body was recovered on 22 August.
Where exactly was the body found in New Town?
The body was recovered from Swamiji Nagar in New Town, on the northern outskirts of Kolkata. Officers from Eco Park police station responded to the scene and transported the body to Bidhannagar Hospital.
What did CCTV footage show?
CCTV footage from the site captured a young man carrying the sack-wrapped body on his shoulder and placing it behind a stationary motorbike at approximately 4:20 a.m. He then placed bricks over the sack before leaving. The suspect's face was not visible due to poor lighting.
What is the cause of death?
The cause of death has not yet been officially confirmed. Police observed multiple wounds on the body and noted that the victim's face was severely disfigured. The body has been sent for an autopsy, and investigators say the real cause of death will be determined once the report is available.
Is this an isolated incident or part of a broader pattern?
This is the third suspicious death recovered in the New Town and north Kolkata area since 23 July. A body was found at a roadside food stall in New Town on 29 July, and another youth's body was recovered hanging in Dum Dum Park on 23 July, raising wider concerns about law and order in the locality.
