Youth shot at in broad daylight, gang rivalry suspected in Kolkata

According to police, the incident was a fallout of a gang clash between two groups led by anti-social elements of the area — Bapi and Mohammed Mustakin alias Bablu. The youth injured was identified as Mohammed Nazir alias Bachha Kalu, a member of Bapi’s gang.

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Bablu and his aide, Nilu, were following Kalu on a motorcycle Monday when he was on his way to drop a relative to school. Two bullets were fired at him from a close range, injuring Kalu on his leg while the duo sped away from the place, threatening anyone who tried to follow them.

Many parents and guardians took their wards back home after the incident.

Bapi had recently returned from prison after getting bail in a criminal case. Kalu was taken to the hospital by area locals.

“An investigation has been initiated. Anti-rowdy section of the detective department is looking for the culprits,” said Nagendra Tripathy, DC of Kolkata Police’s detective department.

Interestingly there was a police posting within 100 metres-range from the crime site. The bike was later recovered from Park Circus area.

A case has been lodged under Section 307 (attempt to murder) of the IPC. Four persons have been detained for interrogation in this connection.