Kolkata News: Three members of a family were found hanging inside their apartment in Rajdanga, Kasba, on Tuesday evening. Police suspect it to be a case of suicide due to financial pressure. The deceased include 70-year-old Sarajit Bhattacharya, his wife Gargi (68) and their 38-year-old son Ayushman.
The police were alerted after neighbours reported that the family had not responded to calls or knocks at their door. Officers from Kasba police station broke into the second-floor flat and discovered the three hanging inside.
Accorrding to a Times Of India report, the handwritten note was recovered from the scene. It did not mention any specific reason for their action but stated clearly that no one should be held responsible for their deaths.
Initial inquiries suggest the family had been struggling with money for some time. Locals said the Bhattacharyas had moved into the flat only seven months ago. Sarajit had earlier worked with a private firm and later tried working as a property broker. His wife, Gargi, was a retired schoolteacher, while their son Ayushman did not hold a stable job and had difficulty walking.
Neighbours noted that the family largely kept to themselves and rarely interacted with others in the building. A few residents recalled that Sarajit had shared concerns about unpaid debts and financial losses during the pandemic.
The Times Of India report cited One neighbour as stating that, “He had mentioned they were struggling financially, but no one imagined it would end like this.”
Joint Commissioner of Police (Crime) Rupesh Kumar confirmed that a note was recovered from the apartment, and it indicated the decision to die was voluntary. Police have initiated an investigation and are trying to contact relatives or acquaintances of the family.
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Though some locals claimed the mother and son had visible injuries, police have not confirmed any such findings. Post-mortem examinations will be conducted on Wednesday to determine the exact cause of death.
The case remains under investigation.