Police in the Habra police station area of North 24 Parganas district have arrested an Indian Army jawan, Manoranjan Sarkar, on charges of physically and mentally harassing his wife. The incident occurred in the Kumra Belar Math area of Habra. According to the complaint, the victim, Pooja Sarkar, alleged that she had been subjected to prolonged harassment by her husband over dowry demands and other family-related issues.
The complaint further stated that the accused’s parents and other family members were also involved in the alleged cruelty. The victim claimed the harassment continued over a long period, causing both physical and mental trauma.
Pooja Sarkar alleged that she was brutally assaulted on the previous day during a dispute. In a shocking development, she also accused two to three neighbours of siding with her husband and physically assaulting her during the incident. Police confirmed that an investigation is underway to verify the allegations and identify all those involved. Further legal action will be taken based on the findings of the probe, officials said.