Overview

• Bani Israel and Sefaul Haque, prime suspects in the murder of Haragobinda and Chandan Das, were arrested in Jharsuguda, Odisha on April 21, 2025.
• The suspects were found in possession of a country-made pistol and live ammunition, with police firing warning shots to prevent their escape.
• Six additional individuals from Murshidabad, linked to the broader violence, were detained and are being handed over to West Bengal authorities for questioning.
• The arrests followed coordinated intelligence sharing between West Bengal STF and Odisha Police, targeting suspects who fled across state lines.
• Investigations continue into the larger conspiracy behind the violence, which erupted during protests against the Waqf (Amendment) Act in West Bengal.