Brother Killed in Family Feud, Wife Attempts To End Her Life; Shocking Incident Rocks Hooghly's Goghat

Baby Chakraborty, KalimNews, July 11, 2025, Kolkata :  A tragic family dispute has resulted in the brutal killing of a young man and his wife’s desperate suicide attempt after learning of his death. The deeply disturbing incident took place in Harishchandrapur village, under the Raghubati area of Goghat in Hooghly district, West Bengal, sending shockwaves throughout the local community.

The deceased, 28-year-old Utpal Ghosh, reportedly became involved in a violent altercation with his elder brother, Chanchal Ghosh, on the night of Thursday, July 10. What began as a verbal argument between the two escalated rapidly into physical violence. Eyewitnesses allege that Chanchal Ghosh assaulted Utpal with such severity that the latter lost consciousness. Locals immediately intervened and rushed the critically injured Utpal to Arambagh Medical College and Hospital, where doctors declared him dead on arrival.

In a heartbreaking turn of events, Srabani Ghosh, the wife of the deceased, attempted to end her life after receiving the devastating news of her husband’s death. It is alleged that she tried to hang herself with a rope. However, vigilant neighbors noticed the attempt in time and rescued her. She was subsequently admitted to a hospital, where she is currently undergoing treatment.

Upon receiving reports of the incident, officers from Goghat Police Station swiftly reached both the hospital and the crime scene. The accused, Chanchal Ghosh, has been arrested and taken into custody for interrogation. Initial assessments by the police indicate that the incident likely stemmed from an ongoing family dispute.

Chanchal Ghosh is reported to be employed at the Arambagh Sub-Divisional Officer’s (SDO) office. The incident has left the family’s elderly father in a state of utter disbelief and grief. He is struggling to come to terms with the fact that his elder son has allegedly taken the life of his younger son. The local community, too, is reeling from the shock, as the incident has caused widespread alarm and sorrow.

Police investigations are ongoing, and further legal proceedings are expected as more details emerge. The case has brought renewed focus on the tragic consequences of unresolved family conflicts and the urgent.