An official said that Kolkata, October 1 (IANS) Howrah Police in West Bengal on Wednesday put two persons in connection with the murder of Bihar businessman Suresh Yadav.
He said that both were held after examining CCTV footage. However, the main accused shooter has not yet been nominated. The police have started a search for him and raided several places during the day.
A senior police officer from Howrah city said that both persons were organized and they were being questioned about the incident.
According to the official, Bihar’s crooks came to Howrah and killed him.
Earlier in the day, the police investigation into the murder of Bihar businessman Suresh Yadav revealed that he had his own flat in Howrah, and he regularly visited Bengal during Durga Puja.
It was also revealed that a criminal case was registered against him in the past, and there are many crimes against him.
Officials are investigating whether he was murdered on Tuesday night due to his criminal anticadents.
According to the police, Suresh Yadav used to visit Bengal every year for Durga Puja, and even when necessary and stayed there for a few days.
His house is in Gopalganj area of Bihar, and after his death, the police is questioning his wife and relatives there.
Howrah Police Commissioner Praveen Kumar Tripathi said on Wednesday that there are several complaints against Suresh Yadav in Bihar and had sentenced them to seven years in jail.
On the night of Ashtami, Suresh Yadav (50) was shot dead by a group of attackers on a public road. The incident took place on Tuesday night at Banbihari Basu Lane in Howrah district. During the Durga Puja Festival, such an incident in a crowded area spread nervousness in the area.
Local people said that Suresh was passing through the evening market area of Baibhari Basu Lane at around 9:30 pm. At that time, a group of youth suddenly came to ride a bike. He fired several rounds and fled the area. Suresh fell on the spot.
On receiving the information, Howrah police reached the spot. Suresh was rescued in a critical condition and rushed to Howrah District Hospital, where doctors declared him dead on duty. CCTV footage of the spot has been collected, and the locals are also being questioned.
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