Bengal mother, daughter critical after alleged suicide attempt

India Nov 09, 2025

A 27-year-old woman and her young daughter are in critical condition at a Kolkata hospital after an alleged suicide attempt in Hooghly, West Bengal.
The woman, who had been living with her parents due to marital issues, reportedly feared being deported because she didn't receive a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) form like other family members.
This fear led her to allegedly consume poison with her daughter.

Local MLA blames BJP for spreading panic

The incident has sparked political debate, with local MLA Asima Patra blaming the BJP for creating anxiety about the National Register of Citizens (NRC) and detention camps.
She shared that "When BJP leaders talk about sending people to detention camps, it spreads panic across Bengal."
Police are now investigating the incident.