Overview
- The victim, identified as 35-year-old Samir Ghosh, was attacked with sharp weapons and shot twice in the Ramkeli area of English Bazar on Wednesday evening, police and local reports say.
- The killing triggered clashes between two local groups that left at least six people injured and admitted to Malda Medical College and Hospital.
- Police say they have deployed a large contingent and describe the situation as under control while investigators continue to examine the scene and interview witnesses.
- One news wire reported that police detained a person for questioning, but other official statements carried in press reports said no arrests had been made so far.
- Locals have alleged that people linked to a rival political party were responsible, a claim that is reported but remains unverified as authorities continue their probe and tension in the area persists.