Man murders elderly father over health issues in Bengal's Baranagar

India Jun 25, 2025

In Baranagar, West Bengal, a 52-year-old man named Goutam Adhikary allegedly killed his elderly father, Lalit, by smothering him with a pillow early Tuesday morning.
Afterward, Goutam went straight to the police and confessed, saying he was overwhelmed by his father's ongoing health issues.

Body sent for autopsy

Police quickly responded to Goutam's confession and found Lalit unresponsive at home. The body has been sent for autopsy.
Lalit's daughter, Renu Adhikary, has filed a formal complaint against her brother.
Investigators have launched an investigation to piece together what led up to the tragedy.