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Bengal: Man kills wife, performs tantric rituals with severed head at home; arrested

Siliguri, Nov 4 (UNI) A shocking incident came to light at Ward No. 4 of Gangarampur in West Bengal's South Dinajpur district on Wednesday morning, where a man allegedly murdered his wife and was found performing tantric rituals with her severed head at a shrine inside their house.
The incident triggered widespread shock and tension, drawing thousands of curious residents to the spot. Police rushed to the area, brought the situation under control and arrested the accused, identified as Rintu Ghosh. The victim was identified as his wife, Sima Sarkar Ghosh. They have two children.
According to police sources, the couple had been married for around 15 years. Rintu had earlier worked as a conductor with the North Bengal State Transport Corporation (NBSTC), but later left the job. Subsequently, he was occasionally seen dressed as a tantric.
Police have launched a detailed investigation to ascertain the circumstances and motive behind the alleged murder.
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