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Newlywed's Mysterious Death in Barasat: 3 Months of Love Ends in Turmoil, Husband Detained
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News18•30-09-2026, 14:56
Newlywed's Mysterious Death in Barasat: 3 Months of Love Ends in Turmoil, Husband Detained
- •Riya Debnath Basu's mysterious death in Barasat's Salbagan area; husband Prosenjit Basu detained.
- •Riya and Prosenjit married three months ago after a romantic relationship, living in Salbagan.
- •Family alleges Prosenjit physically abused Riya while intoxicated and concealed two previous marriages.
- •Riya's mother found her lifeless body wrapped in a scarf on the bed; argued with police over post-mortem location.
- •Police are investigating if it was suicide or another cause; awaiting post-mortem report for clarity.
Key Questions Answered
Prosenjit Basu was detained by the Barasat police after his newlywed wife, Riya Debnath Basu, was found dead with her body wrapped in a scarf at their home following a domestic dispute.
Riya's family alleged that Prosenjit physically abused her while intoxicated since their marriage, and that he had concealed his two prior marriages which also involved serious domestic issues.
Her body was sent for a post-mortem to Barasat Hospital, though her mother strongly demanded that the procedure be conducted at RG Kar Hospital instead.
