The body of a young man, identified as Arup Mandal, was discovered with bullet wounds in a closed flat in Narendrapur, Kolkata’s southern outskirts. Police have arrested the deceased man’s alleged girlfriend and another individual. A pistol and bullets were found near the body.
An investigation has been initiated into the incident, with the police looking into whether the murder stemmed from a dispute in the victim’s relationship. Arup Mandal, aged 37, was found shot dead, and two firearms along with six rounds of bullets were recovered from the flat. Authorities are determining the circumstances and motive behind the shooting.
The family of the deceased received news of the death late Sunday night. Arup’s maternal uncle, Shankar Naskar, was informed by an acquaintance and upon visiting Arup’s flat, found him in a critical condition. The family was unaware of Arup’s romantic relationships or his stay in Narendrapur for work.
While some family members knew a young man named Raju as Arup’s friend, the police have arrested him along with a young woman named Priyanka Das. Initial investigations suggest the murder may be linked to a relationship dispute, as Arup was reportedly close to Priyanka. Both suspects have been apprehended, and the police have sent the body for autopsy.
Authorities noted injury marks on the deceased’s head, and the investigation is ongoing. The incident, occurring amidst the Assembly election atmosphere, has stirred tension in the area.
