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Addict Son Strangles Mother to Death for Money, Sleeps Beside Body in Horrifying Siliguri Incident
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News18•02-10-2026, 18:39
Addict Son Strangles Mother to Death for Money, Sleeps Beside Body in Horrifying Siliguri Incident
- •A son allegedly strangled his mother to death for drug money in Jhaoguri, Siliguri, under Matigara police station.
- •The deceased has been identified as Sita Bhuiya; her son, Karan Bhuiya, has been arrested by police.
- •Karan returned home intoxicated on Thursday night, demanded money for drugs, leading to an argument with his mother.
- •He allegedly tied up his younger brother, then attacked and strangled his mother, later falling asleep next to her body.
- •Locals claim Karan was a long-time drug addict and frequently argued with his mother over money for drugs.
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Sita Bhuiya was strangled to death by her addicted son, Karan Bhuiya, following an argument after he demanded money for drugs late at night.
The Matigara police arrested the victim's son, Karan Bhuiya, who allegedly fell asleep next to the dead body after committing the crime.
The body of Sita Bhuiya was recovered and sent to North Bengal Medical College and Hospital for a post-mortem examination.
