The accused in the alleged rape and murder of a Class 11 student in West Bengal was killed in a police encounter early Tuesday, October 27, according to media reports. The incident reportedly took place during crime-scene reconstruction in the Gaighata area of North 24 Parganas district, under the Bongaon police district.
The accused, identified in reports as 23-year-old Prahlad Das, had been arrested in connection with the case involving the 17-year-old student.
Police Claim Accused Snatched Service Revolver and Opened Fire
According to the police account reported by media outlets, Das allegedly snatched a police officer’s service revolver during the reconstruction exercise, opened fire and attempted to flee. Police personnel subsequently fired at him.
He was taken to a hospital, where he was declared dead, reports said. The sequence of events has been described on the basis of the police version, and the circumstances surrounding the encounter require further official clarification.
Investigation Underway
The encounter follows the investigation into the alleged rape and murder of the Class 11 student, a case that has drawn significant attention in West Bengal.
Further details about the circumstances of the encounter and the investigation are awaited. The police account of the incident remains central to the reports currently available.