Rajganj, 22nd August: The Ambari Outpost Police detained 19-year-old Sanjeev Barman on the charge of murdering his stepmother. He was produced in the Jalpaiguri court today.
According to the information, the lifeless body of Anita Barman (35), a resident of Jaldumur Para of Binnaguri Gram Panchayat, was recovered on August 14. Family members and neighbours of the deceased grew suspicious over her death. Later, Anita’s family members lodged a complaint at the police station.
The Ambari Outpost Police jumped into action and while investigating the matter, Anita’s stepson Sanjeev Barman was taken into custody on Saturday. According to Ambari Outpost Police, Sanjeev confessed to killing his stepmother. However, the motive of the murder has not been disclosed yet. Further investigation is underway.