Police Constable Shot During Arrest Attempt in Birbhum

Overview

• A Santiniketan police team approached an individual in Laik Bazar when the accused allegedly opened fire and wounded Constable Biswajit Das in the leg.
• Colleagues from Santiniketan police rescued Das and rushed him to Bolpur Sub-Divisional Hospital, where he is receiving treatment.
• Police say the accused fled the scene and remains at large as officers from Santiniketan and West Bengal Police continue the search.
• Authorities have confirmed the shooting but have not disclosed the case or charge that prompted the arrest attempt and say an inquiry is underway.
• The shooting has raised local concerns about officer safety and law-and-order in the Bolpur-Santiniketan area after a recent fatal shooting in the region.