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Mystery shrouds death of RG Kar rape-murder convict's niece in Kolkata

IANS | October 21, 2025 03:13 PM

KOLKATA: The niece of RG Kar rape and murder convict Sanjay Roy died a day after she was recovered from a cupboard in a house in Kolkata's Alipore area in an unconscious state, the police said on Tuesday.

According to the police, Sanjay Roy's niece (11) was found hanging inside a cupboard in Vidyasagar Colony under Alipore police station on Sunday evening. She was rushed to SSKM Hospital where she underwent treatment. However, on Monday, the sixth-grade student died.

The incident has created a sensation in the area. The police are investigating whether the minor committed suicide or an attempt was made to kill her.

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