Tragic Incident in Kolkata
Kolkata: On Thursday night at approximately 9:45 PM, Rajjak Khan, a local leader of the Trinamool Congress (TMC), was brutally shot and attacked by unknown assailants. The Kolkata police confirmed that the incident occurred near Siristala as Khan was making his way home. He was quickly transported to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Authorities have initiated a formal investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death.
The Kolkata police issued a statement detailing the event: “At around 9:45 PM yesterday, Rajjak Khan from Chak Maricha village, Chaltaberia Gram Panchayat, was assaulted by several individuals near Siristala under the jurisdiction of Uttar Kashipore police station while he was returning home. He was taken to the hospital but was declared dead upon arrival. An investigation is currently underway.”
According to reports, Khan was ambushed near a canal while returning from Bhangar Bazar to Maricha. The attackers first shot at him and then assaulted him with sharp weapons, leaving him severely injured. The Kashipur police station was notified of the incident and responded promptly.
In the wake of this tragic event, Canning East MLA Saokat Molla has alleged that the attack was orchestrated by individuals affiliated with the Indian Secular Front (ISF) and has called for their swift arrest. He stated, “This heinous act was carried out by ISF-backed criminals. Razzak was returning home after fulfilling party duties. The attackers not only shot him but also inflicted severe injuries to his neck. They must be apprehended without delay.”
Molla further emphasized Khan's significance as a dedicated worker and leader in the Bhangar Assembly area, asserting that anti-social elements supported by ISF were behind the attack, allegedly under the direction of Noushad Siddiqui. He urged both the police and the Chief Minister to take immediate action against the perpetrators.
Authorities are currently reviewing CCTV footage from the vicinity to identify the attackers, and several local residents have been questioned. An autopsy is scheduled for Friday, and preliminary investigations indicate that multiple assailants were involved in this violent crime. The crime scene, located adjacent to a canal, remains deserted.
