Woman found dead at locked flat in Baranagar; police suspect sexual assault

A 26-year-old woman was found dead at a flat in Kolkata’s Baranagar area on Tuesday (November 10, 2026) with the police suspecting she was sexually assaulted before the murder.

According to the police, the flat is owned by the victim’s sister and brother-in-law, who had been staying there for the last four years. However, they had recently moved to Hooghly for their work.

“Two days ago, her brother-in-law handed over the key to a lady. But the victim took the key from her on Tuesday and went to the flat at the fifth floor of the apartment,” said a police official from Baranagar Police Station.

Later, her sister was trying to reach out to her over the phone. But she did not respond to her repeated calls prompting her sister to inform the matter to the local police station.

Upon receiving the information, the police arrived at the apartment late on Tuesday (November 10, 2026) night and broke open the door to recover her body. “She was lying dead on the floor. There were also multiple injuries visible on her body. It could be sexual assault before the murder. However, the fact will be ascertained once we get the autopsy report. Further probe is underway,” said the officer.

Reacting to the development, the Mamata All India Trinamool Congress alleged that the local BJP leaders are trying to downplay the gravity of the incident. “These are the very people who came to power promising women safety, chanting Bhorsha in, Bhoy out. Today, under their watch, Bengal has become a land of fear for women, where not a shred of trust remains in the administration. Failed CM. Failed investigations. Zero accountability,” it said in a statement on X.

The party also said that random encounters and case closures are no substitute for justice. “Where is the thorough investigation? Where is the accountability? Where is the deterrence?” it asked.

Published - November 12, 2026 03:46 am IST