A horrific incident of violence unfolded in central Kolkata on Tuesday morning, leaving a man dead and a woman fighting for her life. The event has sent shockwaves through the densely populated Posta neighbourhood.
Chilling Sequence of Events in Posta
The tragedy occurred around 8:15 am on Tuesday in the Shibthakur Lane area of Posta. According to preliminary police reports, Vicky Sharma, a 35-year-old resident of nearby Jagmohan Mullick Lane, entered the rented home of Shikha Singh, a 28-year-old widow. Finding her alone, as her two children were at school, Sharma allegedly attacked Singh with a knife, stabbing her multiple times.
Following the attack, Sharma proceeded to the fourth-floor balcony of the apartment and jumped. Both individuals were rushed to a nearby hospital. Vicky Sharma was declared dead by doctors, while Shikha Singh remains in a critical condition.
Background of the Relationship and Police Probe
Police investigations have begun to unravel the connection between the two. Shikha Singh's husband passed away two years ago. She lived with her two children and earned a living through sewing work. Locals reported that Singh and Sharma had known each other for some time, with Sharma visiting her home occasionally even when her husband was alive. The exact nature of their early relationship was unclear to neighbours.
However, a few months ago, the two grew closer. Recently, neighbours had observed Vicky Sharma making derogatory remarks about Shikha Singh while passing by her residence, though he had not entered the house until the fateful morning.
A senior police officer revealed a potential motive, stating, "We have come to know that Shikha had been pressurising Vicky to marry her. However, Vicky was desisting because he did not have a stable income." This financial pressure and relationship strain are key angles being explored.
Aftermath and Investigation Details
The Kolkata Police have launched a detailed investigation. Key steps taken include:
- Recovering the knife used in the attack from the crime scene.
- Collecting CCTV footage from the vicinity for analysis.
- Questioning neighbours and family members of both individuals.
- A forensic team collecting evidence from the apartment.
An urgent concern for authorities is the welfare of Shikha Singh's two children. Police are searching for family members to care for them. "If we cannot arrange a relative to take care of them, we will have to send them to a shelter home," a senior officer stated.
The police are also delving into Vicky Sharma's mental state and history to understand what triggered such extreme violence. The tragic event has left the local community in Posta in a state of fear and disbelief, prompting a deeper look into the circumstances that led to this fatal confrontation.
