Explorer

BLO Arrested For Killing Man, Dumping Body Parts In Canal Over Alleged Affair In West Bengal

Following the incident, local residents staged a brief road blockade demanding justice. Police later persuaded them to withdraw the protest.

Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
  • Booth-level officer arrested for murder over affair.
  • Victim's dismembered body parts found in canal.
  • Officer lured victim using electoral verification pretext.
  • Accomplice arrested for assisting in body disposal.

A booth-level officer (BLO) has been arrested along with an accomplice for allegedly murdering a man over an extramarital affair in West Bengal, police said. The accused allegedly killed the victim and dumped his dismembered body parts in a canal, which were recovered by police on Friday. According to preliminary investigations, the BLO, Rizwan Hasan Mondal, was allegedly in a relationship with the wife of the victim, Nasir Ali. Police said Mondal allegedly used the pretext of electoral roll verification work to call Ali to a secluded location before killing him.

Recovers Body Parts From Canal

The incident took place in North 24 Parganas district. Mondal and his alleged accomplice, Sagar Gyne, were arrested following investigation, news agency Press Trust of India reported. Police said Mondal allegedly called Ali on Monday evening citing issues related to the ongoing electoral roll revision exercise. Investigators suspect the victim was then murdered and his body dismembered. The body parts were later recovered from a canal in Baduria on Friday.

Also Read | Dart Frog Toxin Used To Kill Navalny? UK, Allies Point Finger At Kremlin

Victim's Family Filed Missing Complaint

The victim’s family filed a missing person complaint on Tuesday, after which police began tracking Mondal’s call records. Following interrogation, he was arrested. Gyne was also arrested for allegedly assisting in the murder, dismemberment and disposal of the body. Following the incident, local residents staged a brief road blockade demanding justice. Police later persuaded them to withdraw the protest.

Frequently Asked Questions

What crime are the booth-level officer and his accomplice accused of?

They are accused of murdering a man over an alleged extramarital affair. The victim's dismembered body parts were found dumped in a canal.

Where did this incident take place?

The incident occurred in the North 24 Parganas district of West Bengal. The body parts were recovered from a canal in Baduria.

How did the police track down the suspects?

The victim's family filed a missing person complaint. Police then tracked the call records of the booth-level officer, leading to his arrest.

What was the motive behind the alleged murder?

Preliminary investigations suggest the motive was an alleged extramarital affair between the booth-level officer and the victim's wife.

About the author Ritwik Dutta

Ritwik Dutta is a Senior Copy Editor at ABP Live English, who blends an engineer’s precision with a reporter’s instinct. With a background in data and analytics, he delivers evidence-driven, real-time coverage of key national and global developments, breaking down complex subjects into clear, engaging stories that make information more accessible and strengthen public understanding.

For tips and queries, write to ritwikd@abpnetwork.com.

Read More

Top Headlines

Satyendar Jain Sent To 14-Day Judicial Custody In Delhi Jal Board Case, Bail Hearing On August 25
Satyendar Jain Sent To 14-Day Judicial Custody In Delhi Jal Board Case
Delhi CNG Station Blast: 3 Killed After Truck Cylinder Explodes While Refuelling
Delhi CNG Station Blast: 3 Killed After Truck Cylinder Explodes While Refuelling
NEET Row: Tejashwi Yadav Detained During Protest Against Action On Students
NEET Row: Tejashwi Yadav Detained During Protest Against Action On Students
Gorakhpur To Delhi Amrit Bharat Express To Start From August 27: Route, Timings, Stops
Gorakhpur To Delhi Amrit Bharat Express To Start From August 27: Route, Timings, Stops

Videos

BIG BREAKING: Tejashwi Yadav to Lead RJD’s Raj Bhavan March in Support of Student Protest
EXPRESSWAY CONTROVERSY: Workers Use ‘Jugaad’ to Clear Waterlogging, Congress Takes Dig
STUDENT PROTEST: Students Protest Teacher Shortage, Poor Food and Alleged Assaults in Unnao
BIG BREAKING: Imran Masood and Ashu Malik Clash During Saharanpur Disha Meeting
Satyendar Jain Arrest: Former Delhi Minister to Appear in Court

Photo Gallery

25°C
New Delhi
Rain: 100mm
Humidity: 97%
Wind: WNW 47km/h
See Today's Weather
powered by
Accu Weather
Embed widget