Woman, 55, murdered in Malda by masked attacker with iron rod

A 55-year-old woman, Romina Begum, was found murdered in her home in Ranikamath village, under the jurisdiction of Chanchal police station in Malda district, early on Wednesday morning. According to police reports, the woman lived with her granddaughter. The assailant, wearing a mask, reportedly entered the house during the night, attacked Romina while she was sleeping, and struck her head with an iron rod. The victim's granddaughter, who was present at the time, witnessed the brutal assault and later alerted the authorities.

Chanchal police, including Sub-Divisional Police Officer Somnath Saha and Chanchal Police Station's Officer in Charge Purnendu Kundu, were quickly dispatched to the scene. Forensic experts and a large police team were involved in securing evidence and collecting statements. The victim’s body was sent for post-mortem examination at Malda Medical College and Hospital. Authorities are working to confirm the cause of death and analyze all potential evidence.

The police investigation is ongoing, with officials focusing on various angles, including potential personal or financial motives. No arrests have been made yet, and there are no immediate leads on the identity of the attacker. The investigation includes interviews with local residents and an examination of any available CCTV footage. The Chanchal police are actively pursuing all avenues to identify the culprit and determine the motive behind this brutal crime.