Badarpur Blot: SP Karimganj Probes Suspected Murder-Suicide of Newlyweds

In a shocking incident that has left the community in disbelief, a newlywed couple was found dead in their home just six days after their wedding. The tragic event took place in the Kalairband area of Badarpur town, where it is suspected that Ratan Paul, also known as Kala Paul, killed his wife, Mampi Paul, before taking his own life.

The incident came to light on Monday morning when Ratan Paul’s sister visited the house and noticed that no one was responding to her calls. According to family members, Mampi had spoken to them over the phone the previous night, showing no signs of distress. The elderly mother, who lived with the couple, was also present in the house but was unaware of the tragedy unfolding inside the couple’s room.

Chaos erupted when a small boy from a neighbouring house peeked through a gap in the wall and saw the horrifying scene. The sister immediately alerted the Badarpur police, who arrived and broke down the door. Inside, they found Mampi’s bloodied body on the floor and Ratan’s lifeless body hanging from the ceiling fan.

The couple got married just last Monday, and their wedding was conducted according to social customs and vows taken before Agni Deva. Ratan Paul, a fast-food worker, and Mampi Malakar, from the Baraigram area, had shown no signs of discord during their short marriage, according to family members.

Speaking to the media, the deceased wife’s brother-in-law present at the spot said, “Two nights back I heard about a small fight over a child-related issue, but I can’t say for sure whether this led to the incident”. The family and relatives expressed disbelief that such a small argument could lead to such a drastic outcome. The police, accompanied by a local magistrate, have sent the bodies to Karimganj Civil Hospital for post-mortem examinations.

Karimganj SP Partha Protim Das in this regard said, “There is no murder angle yet but from the initial evidence we have found that they had some sort of fight over a disagreement between the husband and wife. Initially, it looks like he (the Husband) killed his wife and then killed himself. But we will get into the details to uncover if there is any other reason”. SP Karimganj also said even though it was just 6 days of their marriage, they had many fights over the week, “This is what we have found from the local witness”, said Das further. The Karimganj SP will also be personally investigating the matter to uncover what looks like a mystery now.

The community is left with many unanswered questions. What happened on the night of the tragedy? If Ratan Paul did indeed kill his wife and then commit suicide, what drove him to such an act? Or is there another story behind this incident that has yet to be uncovered?

The police investigation is ongoing, and only time will reveal the true story behind this heartbreaking event. The community awaits answers, hoping for clarity and justice for the young couple whose lives were tragically cut short.