Online gamer from Delhi arrested for Baranagar woman’s murder

Police said that the exact reason of the murder is yet to be clear. However, it was found that the man met the victim during an online game match

Published - November 14, 2026 09:36 am IST - Kolkata

A young man, who was reportedly active on various online gaming platforms, was arrested in Delhi on Friday (November 13, 2026) in connection with the murder of a 26-year-old woman in Kolkata’s Baranagar. The woman was found dead at her apartment on Wednesday (November 11).

The woman was found dead in a fifth-floor flat at an apartment complex in Baranagar. The property belongs to her sister and brother-in-law, who had been living there for the past four years before recently moving to Hooghly. Two days ago, her brother-in-law handed the flat’s key to a woman. However, the victim later collected the key from her and went to the apartment.

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According to police, the accused, identified as Dharamveer, also visited the woman late at night. The two reportedly got into an argument that escalated into a violent confrontation. Police suspect that Dharamveer killed the woman before fleeing with her mobile phone and jewellery.

Later, when the woman’s sister repeatedly tried calling her, she received no response. Concerned by the lack of contact, she alerted the local police station.

After receiving the complaint, police rushed to the apartment and broke open the door. They found the woman lying dead on the floor, with multiple visible injuries on her body.

Following the discovery, police examined CCTV footage and identified Dharamveer as the man who had visited the flat. Investigators also found that he had been frequently changing locations and switching off his mobile phone to evade detection.

After tracing his location to Anand Vihar in Delhi, a team from Baranagar police station reached the spot and arrested him. The accused is now being brought back to Kolkata.

Police said the motive behind the murder is yet to be established. Investigators found that Dharamveer had met the victim through an online gaming platform and had visited her flat earlier, making him familiar with the location. The accused is originally from Lucknow.

Published - November 14, 2026 09:36 am IST

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