BREAKING
Kolkata Ring Road Project 75% Complete, Fast-Track Link Opens Ahead of Schedule|Kolkata Metro Green Line: Commercial Services to Howrah Maidan Commence with Record Turnout|East Bengal vs Mohun Bagan: High-Voltage Kolkata Derby Scheduled for This Weekend at Salt Lake Stadium|Durga Puja 2026: North & South Kolkata Pandals Unveil Eco-Friendly Thematic Showcases|New Town Tech Corridor: Global IT Giants Announce 5,000+ New Job Openings This Quarter|Weather Alert: Pleasant Evening Breeze Forecast Across South Bengal and City Coast|Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Airport Expands Contactless DigiYatra Terminal 2 Gates|Heritage Revival: Historic Tramway Line Recommissioning Approved by Transport Department|KMC Launches 24/7 Digital Citizen Portal for Instant Municipal Grievance Resolution|Hilsa Fish Supplies Surge in City Wholesale Markets, Bringing Relief to Consumers|Smart City Mission: Kolkata Ranks Among Top Urban Digital Centers Nationwide|Fire Safety Audit: Comprehensive Inspections Initiated Across Central Kolkata Markets|
Our Kolkata
CrimeLIVE UPDATEVerified by OurKolkata Newsroom

Sickle Attack in Murshidabad Claims Three Lives; Perpetrator Detained

In a tragic incident in Murshidabad district, a man assaulted four children with a sickle, resulting in the deaths of three of them. Local authorities have arrested the suspect. The incident has sparked shock and concern across the region.

Sickle Attack in Murshidabad Claims Three Lives; Perpetrator Detained
Sickle Attack in Murshidabad Claims Three Lives; Perpetrator DetainedPhoto via Indian Express — Kolkata

Police in Murshidabad district arrested a man after reports surfaced that he had attacked four children with a sickle, killing three of them. The crime reportedly took place in a residential area of the district, though the exact location has not been released by the authorities. The suspect was taken into custody by the local police station and is currently in custody pending further investigation. The incident has prompted a wave of grief and calls for stricter safety measures for children in the region.

Was this story useful?
Share on WhatsApp