Violent Altercation in South Kolkata Apartment
In a shocking incident that has rattled the upscale Tollygunge neighborhood, a 31-year-old man allegedly stabbed his younger brother during a heated argument in their family apartment early Thursday morning. The violent confrontation occurred in a residential building near Navina Cinema on Prince Anwar Shah Road, an area known for its affluent residents.
Brother Turns Violent After Late-Night Argument
Utsab Mukhopadhyay, the elder brother at 31 years old, reportedly attacked his 28-year-old sibling Upal Mukhopadhyay with a sharp weapon in what police described as "a fit of rage." According to law enforcement officials, the two brothers had been engaged in a loud argument late Wednesday evening, which eventually escalated into physical violence in the early hours of Thursday.
Neighbors who heard the commotion alerted authorities, but by the time police arrived at the scene, Utsab had already fled. Upal was rushed to a nearby hospital where he underwent emergency surgery. Medical professionals have described his condition as "serious but stable" following the surgical procedure.
International Education Background and Family Dynamics
Investigators revealed an interesting background detail about the brothers - both had received education abroad, indicating the family's substantial financial standing. The Mukhopadhyay family is described as "well-off" by police sources, making the violent incident even more surprising to those familiar with the family.
Police have questioned multiple family members and close friends of the brothers as part of their investigation. Initial statements from these interviews suggest that financial and personal disputes had been brewing between the siblings recently. "They reportedly said the two have been caught in financial and personal disputes of late," confirmed a police official involved in the case.
The investigation continues as authorities search for Utsab Mukhopadhyay, who remains at large. The case has drawn attention to domestic violence issues even among educated, affluent families in Kolkata's urban landscape.
