In a shocking incident that has sent shockwaves through the community, a woman identified as Rivu Biswas was brutally stabbed to death at the busy Howrah railway station in West Bengal. The incident occurred as the victim was traveling with her husband, Pinto Biswas, and child. They were accompanied by the accused, Mungesh, who reportedly worked with Pinto in Mumbai.
According to preliminary reports, the accused, Mungesh, asked Pinto to fetch him medicine for his ailment. As Pinto left to purchase the medication, Mungesh allegedly retrieved a knife from his person and stabbed his wife, Rivu Biswas. The attack sent shockwaves through the railway station, leaving passengers in a state of panic and confusion.
Following the incident, the police were swiftly alerted and promptly arrived on the scene. They promptly apprehended the accused and took him into custody. The victim, Rivu Biswas, was rushed to a nearby hospital, but unfortunately, her injuries proved fatal, and she succumbed to them. The police have registered a case of murder and have initiated an investigation to ascertain the motive behind the crime.
The incident has raised concerns about safety and security at railway stations, particularly during the ongoing Lok Sabha elections 2024, when security measures have been heightened in sensitive states like West Bengal. The tragic loss of life has left the victim’s family and the entire community in mourning, as they struggle to come to terms with this senseless act of violence.
