In a chilling crime that has stunned the city, a woman and her partner have been arrested for the brutal murder of her 10-year-old son, whose body was discovered stuffed in a suitcase and dumped near the Forest Department office in Guwahati on Sunday.
The victim, identified as Mrinmoy Barman, was a Class V student at Navodaya Jatiya Vidyalaya. His body was located by a scrap collector near a bush along an isolated stretch of road. Alongside the suitcase, police also recovered the child’s schoolbag.
Authorities began probing the case after Mrinmoy’s mother, Dipali Rajbongshi, filed a missing person report on Saturday, claiming her son had not returned from tuition. However, discrepancies in her statements quickly drew suspicion. During questioning, police discovered that Dipali had recently filed for divorce and was in a relationship with Jyotimoy Haloi, a temporary employee at the Accountant General’s office.
Both Accused Confesses to the Crime
Upon further interrogation, both Dipali and Haloi confessed to the murder. Police said the pair had conspired and carried out the crime in a particularly “gruesome manner.” They were taken to the crime scene for a reconstruction of the events, and a magistrate visited the spot to inspect the evidence.
Deputy Commissioner (East) Mrinal Deka confirmed that the suitcase containing the boy’s body was found near Basistha temple. He added that a forensic team and CID officials had examined the location and collected material evidence. The boy’s remains were sent for a post-mortem examination, scheduled for Monday.
Mother Held for Further Investigation
The boy’s father, who lives separately from Dipali, has also provided his statement to the police. Meanwhile, Haloi remains in custody, and Dipali is being held for further interrogation regarding her role in the crime.
The investigation is ongoing, and authorities have promised a thorough probe to ensure justice is served in what they described as an unthinkable betrayal of a child by those he should have been able to trust most.
