Agartala: Nov 03: The body of a retired government employee, identified as 65-year-old Kajal Das, was discovered in a pool of blood in the Yogendra Nagar area of the capital. Locals found the body on Saturday night and promptly informed the Collegetilla police station. Responding to the scene, officials from the Sadar subdivisional police officer, East Agartala police station, and Collegetilla police station arrived to investigate.
A forensic team and a dog squad were subsequently called in to assist with the inquiry. Eyewitnesses alleged that Kajal Das may have been murdered by his son, Agrijit Das, over an ongoing dispute related to land and money. Acting on these allegations, police arrested Agrijit for questioning. While officials refrained from making detailed comments due to the ongoing investigation, they noted visible injury marks on Kajal’s head and other areas, leading them to initially suspect foul play.
The police have commenced interrogations of the accused as part of their investigation. This incident has raised serious concerns within the community, highlighting the tragic implications of familial disputes over property and finances.
