Youth Shot Dead in Jharikhali, Police Begin Investigation
IIE DIGITAL DESK ; Jharikhali, October 5: The 25-year-old youth was shot dead while riding a motorcycle in Jharikhali in South 24 Parganas, triggering tension in the area. The deceased has been identified as Debkumar Gayen. The incident took place on Sunday night in the Parbatipur area of Jharikhali.
Police and local sources, the youth was travelling on a motorcycle when he was allegedly targeted and shot. Locals noticed the blood-soaked body and informed the police. Soon after receiving the information, personnel from Jharikhali police station reached the spot and recovered the body.
The body was subsequently taken into police custody as the investigation into the murder began. The Jharikhali Coastal Police have launched a detailed probe to determine exactly what led to the killing and to identify those responsible for the attack.
Preliminary information from police and local sources, investigators are examining the possibility that a relationship involving a love triangle may have played a role in the murder. However, police have not yet established the exact motive behind the killing and are looking into all possible angles.
Police confirmed that the young man was shot and killed. Investigators are now trying to establish the sequence of events leading up to the incident, including where the victim had been before the attack, who he had met and whether he had any previous dispute or personal rivalry with anyone.
The possible involvement of a love triangle is also being examined as part of the investigation. Police are speaking to local residents and gathering information that could help establish the circumstances surrounding the murder.
Monday morning, no one had been detained or arrested in connection with the incident. Police said the investigation is underway and further details are expected to emerge as the probe progresses.
The shooting has caused concern among local residents, particularly because the incident occurred at night in the Parbatipur area. Police presence and investigation have been stepped up as officers continue their efforts to determine the motive and trace those involved in the killing.
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