India, Nov. 11 -- Investigators probing the alleged murder of a 25-year-old IT executive on the outskirts of Kolkata last week suspect an argument with his partner over his social media activities may have led to the killing.

The victim, Sarthak Sarkar, was found murdered at his partner's flat in Narendrapur on November 7. His partner, Sanchalika Basu - a 24-year-old law student - and her mother, Moumita Basu, have been arrested.

Speaking to reporters on Tuesday, Baruipur additional superintendent of police (ASP) Sowmojit Barua said an interrogation of the two accused suggested an argument over the deceased's social media use may have led to the murder.

"Sanchalika Basu, the probe indicated, was over possessive about the victim. The tw...