Overview
- The killing of Samir (Sameer) Ghosh took place on Wednesday night in Ramkeli when assailants allegedly hacked him with sharp weapons and then shot him at close range.
- Police arrested three people after overnight raids, naming Shatru Ghosh and Chhoton/Chhotan Ghosh as the two main accused who were remanded to 10 days' judicial custody on Friday.
- The attack provoked clashes in the locality that left several people injured and prompted deployment of Malda police and central forces to restore order.
- The victim’s family and local BJP leaders say the murder was politically motivated and blame Trinamool Congress affiliates, a charge denied by TMC leaders who say the killing grew from a family feud.
- Investigations are continuing with police searching for additional suspects and the firearm used in the killing while authorities probe possible links to a 2025 local murder that involved members of the same families.