Priyanka Hansda’s Murder in West Bengal Sparks Outrage and Calls for Justice

Kolkata Incident Follows Unresolved Case of Female Doctor’s Brutal Killing In a recent harrowing development in West Bengal, the body of 22-year-old Priyanka Hansda was discovered with her throat slit in East Burdwan district. This gruesome murder comes on the heels of a similar high-profile case involving the rape and murder of a female doctor in Kolkata, intensifying public concern over women’s safety in the region.

Victim Identified and Investigation Underway

Priyanka Hansda, who had recently returned to her home in Nadur village from her job at a shopping mall in Bengaluru, went missing on the evening of August 14, 2024. Her family reported that she left the house after receiving a phone call and did not return. Despite their efforts to locate her, her body was found in a deserted area one kilometer from her residence. The police have seized the body and sent it for a post-mortem examination. An unnatural death case has been registered, and investigations are ongoing.

Family Claims Murder, Police Trace Last Call

Priyanka’s family has expressed concerns that she was murdered after leaving the house in response to a phone call. They reported that her mobile phone went unanswered once she did not return home. Authorities are currently tracing the phone number she was last in contact with and believe that the caller may have been someone she knew.

Political Reactions and Calls for Justice

The incident has drawn sharp criticism from political figures, particularly BJP MLA Agnimitra Paul, who has blamed the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) government for the rising crimes against women. Paul has demanded swift justice and stringent measures to address the safety concerns. He highlighted the disturbing nature of the crime on social media and criticized the government’s handling of such cases.

Local Authorities’ Response

Additional Superintendent of Police Arka Banerjee, who visited the crime scene, assured that the investigation is in its early stages and more information will be released as it becomes available. The discovery of Priyanka’s blood-soaked body has caused widespread alarm in the community, underscoring the urgent need for enhanced security measures in the region.

This tragic event adds to the mounting pressure on the West Bengal government to address the increasing incidents of violence against women and ensure that justice is served.