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Crime
West Bengal Police Kill Gangrape Suspect in Encounter
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 10 Nov 2026, 07:37 AM
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Police in West Bengal have killed the suspect accused of gang‑raping and murdering a minor during a police encounter.
Police in West Bengal have killed the suspect accused of gang‑raping and murdering a minor in a police encounter.
The suspect was identified as the accused in the case and was reportedly armed when he was confronted by officers.
According to police statements, the encounter took place in West Bengal and the suspect was neutralised after a brief exchange of fire.
No other casualties were reported. Investigators are continuing to probe the circumstances surrounding the incident and will file further charges as required.
The case had been under investigation for several months, with authorities citing the suspect’s alleged involvement in the brutal crime.
The suspect was identified as the accused in the case and was reportedly armed when he was confronted by officers.
According to police statements, the encounter took place in West Bengal and the suspect was neutralised after a brief exchange of fire.
No other casualties were reported. Investigators are continuing to probe the circumstances surrounding the incident and will file further charges as required.
The case had been under investigation for several months, with authorities citing the suspect’s alleged involvement in the brutal crime.