Justice Delivered!
Based on the complaint of a distressed mother, Kobera Khatun, on 06.09.2023, an FIR was lodged at Gopalnagar Police Station, reporting that her daughter Rahima Khatun had gone missing. She suspected her neighbours—Tarabanu Mondal and Bakibilla Mondal. With that complaint began an investigation that later revealed a sensational truth.
The investigating officers followed every possible lead without pause. After months of relentless effort, a major breakthrough came in January 2024. The woman accused was arrested on 23rd January, and the next day her brother was also taken into custody. During interrogation, the horrifying truth emerged: Rahima, who once had a relationship with Bakibilla, was kidnapped and murdered when he lost interest. Her body was buried beneath the kitchen floor of the woman accused’s matrimonial home at Iswarigacha under Baduria PS.
On 25th January 2024, police unearthed Rahima’s remains from beneath that very kitchen floor. Her identity was later confirmed through DNA testing, completing the chain of evidence. The careful and committed investigation by SI Santanu Mishra (1st IO), SI Dipankar Pal (2nd IO), under the continuous supervision of senior officers, ensured that every aspect of the case was meticulously documented for trial.
As the case moved into court, the pursuit of justice entered its final phase. Shri Sanjoy Das, Ld. Special Public Prosecutor, guided the legal proceedings with precision, presenting the evidence with clarity and unwavering dedication. His strong and effective advocacy played a decisive role in securing the conviction.
At last, justice prevailed. Ld. ADJ-I, Bongaon Court delivered the verdict on 14th November 2025. Both accused—Tarabanu and Bakibilla—were convicted for the brutal murder and sentenced to Rigorous Imprisonment for Life, along with fines under Section 302/34 read with 120B IPC, and additional imprisonment under Sections 201 and 365/34 IPC, with all sentences running concurrently.
From a mother’s desperate plea… to the truth unearthed beneath a kitchen floor… to the firm voice of justice in the courtroom—this case stands as a testament to the unwavering resolve of Bongaon Police District.
No matter how deeply the truth is buried, we will bring it to light.
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