Husband accused of strangling wife after discovering his extramarital affair in Bengal's Harishharpara

A 25-year-old woman, Sharifa Bibi, was found dead under suspicious circumstances in Lochonmati, Harishharpara, on Thursday morning. Her body was discovered in an orchard near her residence. Local police were notified and immediately launched an investigation. Initial reports suggest that Sharifa was strangled, though the exact cause of death will be confirmed following the postmortem. The police have secured the crime scene and are awaiting the official medical report for further evidence.

Sharifa had been married to Murshid, a man from Shankarpur, for nearly 10 years. According to her father, their marriage had been troubled for some time, primarily due to Murshid’s extramarital affair with another woman. The father claims that the couple had frequent arguments over the affair, which worsened their relationship. He further alleges that Sharifa was forced to leave the house multiple times as a result of these disputes. Sharifa reportedly confronted her husband about the affair, which led to escalating tensions at home.

The discovery of Sharifa's body on Thursday morning sent shockwaves through the community. Locals found her lying in an orchard, and her body was immediately reported to the police. Harishharpara Police arrived at the scene and began an investigation. Forensic experts and officers are currently working on gathering all evidence from the crime scene. The body was sent for postmortem, and police are waiting for the final report, which will provide definitive information on the cause of death. The police have also been examining nearby surveillance footage and speaking with local witnesses.

The police have named Murshid, Sharifa's husband, as a key suspect in the case, along with other members of his family. The victim's father has accused Murshid and his in-laws of involvement in the crime, claiming that they were responsible for the violent end to his daughter’s life. Police have already begun questioning Murshid and his family members in connection with the murder. Investigators are looking into potential motives related to the ongoing marital discord and the extramarital affair. The police are also working to verify the exact timeline of events leading up to Sharifa’s death.