Siliguri, 18th March: A shocking incident has surfaced in Siliguri, where a man has been arrested for allegedly killing his second wife. The incident occurred in the Tumba Jote area under the jurisdiction of Matigara police station.
As per reports, Rajesh Kumar Gupta Soni, along with his first wife Rekha Gupta and their two sons, allegedly murdered his second wife, Rita Saha. Rajesh had first married Rekha Gupta, with whom he had two children. However, 12 years ago, he married Rita Saha, leading to ongoing family disputes.
Rekha Gupta resided in Tumba Jote, while Rita Saha lived in Rana Nagar. Rajesh reportedly spent every night at Rita’s house, but on Monday night, when he did not return, Rita became suspicious and went to Rekha’s house in search of him. A heated altercation ensued, during which Rajesh, along with Rekha and their two sons, allegedly attacked Rita with sharp weapons.
Rita sustained severe injuries and was rushed to North Bengal Medical College and Hospital (NBMCH), where doctors declared her dead. Following the incident, Rajesh Kumar Gupta informed Rita’s parents about her death. Upon learning the details, they lodged a complaint against Rajesh, Rekha, and their sons at Matigara police station.
Based on the complaint, the police initiated an investigation and arrested Rajesh Kumar Gupta Soni. Sources revealed that Rajesh is a local Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader. The police are currently searching for the other accused and conducting a thorough investigation.
On Tuesday, the accused Rajesh Kumar Gupta Soni was presented before the Siliguri court, while Rita Saha’s body has been sent to NBMCH for post-mortem examination.
