There was also a puncture in her liver, which led to a lot of blood loss,” said an officer of the homicide wing. Sanju Sarkar, 34, a former caregiver who had worked briefly at the Ghosh household around two years ago, has been arrested in connection with the murder. According to the police, Sarkar demanded ₹20,000 from Ghosh and attacked her when the elderly woman refused to comply. Investigators are now trying to ascertain whether Sarkar had contacted Ghosh earlier or arrived at the house unannounced. “It is extremely important to maintain records of people employed in households with elderly members and to submit their details at the local police station.

Source: The Telegraph January 21, 2026 01:40 UTC