A youth, yet to be identified, has been detained from the spot and being interrogated, a senior police officer said.
The two women, Gita Sen (74) and Kaberi Sen (54) were found with their throats slit on the roof and second floor room of the three-storied residential house, the officer said.
Gita's daughter-in-law Moumita (in her 20s) was found in another room with her throat partially slit. She was rushed to a hospital, the officer said.
After the locals created an uproar discovering the bodies, police reached the spot and apprehended a youth who was leaving the house, the officer said.
The grandson Debashis, only male member of the family was an IT professional and away at office. Debashis and Moumita's 11-month old baby boy was safe.
"We are exploring all possible angles including property issues," the police officer said.
The murders left a trail of shock in the middle class locality of the suburban town.
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