Howrah Shooting: A real estate promoter was shot dead early this morning under the jurisdiction of Golabari Police Station in Howrah, West Bengal. At around 4:00 a.m., miscreants opened fire on Shafik Khan, who was associated with a real estate website, in the Pilkhana Second Bye Lane area under Golabari Police Station. After being shot, he was rushed to Anand Kanan and then taken to Howrah District Hospital, where doctors declared him dead.
Following the incident, tension gripped the Pilkhana area of Howrah. As soon as the police received information, officers from Golabari Police Station under Howrah City Police reached the spot and began an investigation.
Family members of the deceased said that Shafik was shot from behind when he stepped out of his house for sehri before offering prayers during the month of Ramadan. They stated that two youths were seen talking to him – one was engaged in conversation, while the other fired at him from behind, leaving him critically injured and bleeding.
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Considering the seriousness of the situation, police have deployed additional forces in the area and cordoned off the crime scene. An investigation is underway, and based on CCTV footage, the attackers have been identified. A search operation has been intensified to nab them.
When contacted, Howrah City Police Commissioner Akash Meghbaria said over the phone that the incident occurred during an early-morning clash between two groups, during which Shafik was shot. The shooters are currently absconding, but efforts are on to arrest them. He added that Shafik sustained two bullet injuries. The entire incident is being thoroughly investigated, and the accused will be arrested soon.
“Around 4 AM in the morning a shooting was reported in this area. One person was injured, the doctors declared him dead after he was taken to the hospital. We have started the case, currently we’re investigating all angles to figure out the shooter and others who maybe are involved,” said the official.
The official said:
What did the victim do? He used to be a small businessman. This can be an outcome of old rivalry/enmity.
Could you recognise any of the criminals? Yes, to some extent. We know, we’re still investigating. We’re all here, patrolling and now we’re trying to control it. Have controlled it. We’re all. The car of the accused was put on fire. Now the situation is under control.
