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Crime
Class 11 rape‑murder suspect killed in police encounter during crime‑scene reconstruction in West Bengal
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 27 Oct 2026, 12:03 PM
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A suspect accused of raping and murdering a Class 11 student was shot dead by police during a crime‑scene reconstruction exercise in West Bengal.
Police in West Bengal were carrying out a reconstruction of the crime scene linked to the rape and murder of a Class 11 student when the accused was present at the site.
During the operation the suspect allegedly resisted the officers and attempted to flee, prompting a confrontation that resulted in the police opening fire.
According to the police statement, the suspect was shot dead in what they described as a self‑defence encounter. No other injuries were reported.
The incident, reported by The Times of India, adds a dramatic conclusion to a case that had attracted considerable public attention. Authorities said a formal report will be filed and the matter will be examined by higher police officials.
During the operation the suspect allegedly resisted the officers and attempted to flee, prompting a confrontation that resulted in the police opening fire.
According to the police statement, the suspect was shot dead in what they described as a self‑defence encounter. No other injuries were reported.
The incident, reported by The Times of India, adds a dramatic conclusion to a case that had attracted considerable public attention. Authorities said a formal report will be filed and the matter will be examined by higher police officials.