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iStockKolkata, Half-burnt bodies of a woman and her daughter were found in a trunk in their house in Sandeshkhali in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas district, police said on Sunday.
The incident came to light late on Saturday, and the bodies were recovered by the police on Sunday morning, they said.
"Prima facie, it appears to be a case of murder followed by an attempt to destroy evidence. However, all possible angles, including domestic discord or any other motive, are being thoroughly examined," a police officer said.
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The woman's husband has been missing, and a search is underway for him, police said.
The incident triggered panic in the area, following which police were deployed to maintain law and order.
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The incident came to light late on Saturday, and the bodies were recovered by the police on Sunday morning, they said.
"Prima facie, it appears to be a case of murder followed by an attempt to destroy evidence. However, all possible angles, including domestic discord or any other motive, are being thoroughly examined," a police officer said.
Also Read: EC transfers 12 police officials in poll-bound West Bengal
The woman's husband has been missing, and a search is underway for him, police said.
The incident triggered panic in the area, following which police were deployed to maintain law and order.
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