Bengal Police Shoot Dead ‘Criminal’ Who Allegedly Opened Fire at Cop Two Days Ago; Fifth Encounter in 6 Months
Police said Sheikh, who had over 30 cases and was recently granted bail, shot a constable before being killed in retaliatory firing.
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Man accused of firing at cop shot dead in Bengal's Birbhum; 5th encounter in 6 months
According to police sources, when the police went to arrest the accused, Ratan Sheikh today he opened fire on them, in return fire, Sheikh got injured and was taken to a hospital in Bolpur, where doctors declared him dead.
5th encounter since BJP came to power in West Bengal: Man accused of firing at cop killed
Ratan Sheikh, a history-sheeter, was killed during a shootout with police while evading arrest. He had previously shot a constable, injuring him during the arrest attempt. This incident marks the fifth police encounter since the BJP took power in West Bengal. Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari emphasized that criminals have no place in the state. The police reacted firmly to Sheikh's aggressive attempt to evade capture, following established protoc…
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