Shocking Murder of 4-Year-Old Girl in Sonarpur: Grandfather Arrested in Brutal Killing

KalimNews, Kolkata, October 20, 2025 : In a deeply unsettling incident that has shaken West Bengal, a four-year-old girl was allegedly murdered by her grandfather in the Kadamtala area, under the jurisdiction of Sonarpur Police Station in South 24 Parganas district. The shocking crime, which occurred on Sunday evening, has left the local community in a state of mourning, raising alarms about child safety and the importance of mental health awareness within families.

Local residents were horrified when they heard the child's desperate screams emanating from inside the house. Rushing to the scene, they were confronted with a chilling sight: the girl, covered in blood and lying motionless on the floor. The house was marked by signs of a violent struggle, with bloodstains smeared across the walls and floors. The child was quickly transported to Subhashgram Rural Hospital, but doctors declared her dead upon arrival.

Initial investigations revealed that the girl's parents, who both work in Kolkata—her mother at a well-known electrical retail outlet and her father at a private hospital—had left her in the care of her grandparents and a nanny. Tragically, it was during this period that the crime occurred. Authorities confirmed that the girl's grandfather, aged 76, had confessed to the murder during questioning. According to a senior officer from the South 24 Parganas district police, the accused admitted to using a sharp weapon to kill the girl. “He was reportedly very irritable and had a history of confining the child indoors. There is a suspicion that he may have been suffering from a mental health condition,” the officer explained.

The child's grandmother and the nanny have both been detained for questioning, and police are investigating whether they played any role in the tragedy or failed to intervene. While the investigation is ongoing, the community has been left grappling with the shocking nature of the crime, with many expressing concerns about the grandfather's history of hostility and his apparent mistreatment of the girl.

Neighbours of the accused described him as a reclusive and temperamental man, known for his harsh treatment of the young girl. "He would never allow her to play outside or interact with other children. The poor girl was often kept locked inside," a neighbour shared, highlighting the difficult and oppressive conditions the child had been living under.

The child's body has been sent for a post-mortem examination to determine the exact cause of death. As the investigation continues, the community, which is still reeling from the shock of the crime, has called for swift justice and further measures to safeguard vulnerable children from abuse. The incident has sparked widespread outrage and revived concerns over the role of mental health issues in violent crimes, with many urging greater focus on family welfare and mental health screenings for caregivers.

The incident occurred amid the backdrop of Diwali celebrations, further amplifying the tragedy of a child's life being taken so brutally in a period meant for joy and family unity. Local officials, including Rajpur-Sonarpur Municipality Chairman Pallab Kumar Das, have assured that the investigation will be thorough and that the authorities will take all necessary actions to ensure justice is served.

As the community mourns the loss of a young life, the tragedy has underscored the pressing need for greater awareness about child safety, mental health, and the importance of responsible caregiving.