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Kolkata, Nov 3 (IANS) Kolkata Police on Monday arrested a man within three hours of shooting at a woman in the city’s Haridevpur area. The arrested person has been identified as Bablu Ghosh, who was caught near PTS area in South Kolkata after an intensive search operation.
According to police sources, Ghosh had allegedly shot a woman named Moushumi Halder, with whom he was allegedly having an extramarital affair. He allegedly took the drastic step after the woman expressed her desire to end the relationship.
At around 7 in the morning, Ghosh, along with one of his associates, shot the woman from behind while riding on a two-wheeler. The victim has been shot in the back and her condition is said to be critical. He has been admitted to SSKM Hospital for treatment.
A team led by sub-inspector Joydev Bairagi of Haridevpur police station traced the number of the vehicle used and managed to nab the accused within no time.
This quick arrest is being considered a big success for Kolkata Police.
Police sources said that after the firing, Bablu fled from his residence with his belongings in a rented car. Neighbors in the Haridevpur area informed the police about his escape, and officials later traced the owner of the rented vehicle.
During the investigation, a police officer approached the car owner posing as a customer seeking a rental vehicle. The owner informed that the car was not available as it had gone to Panchla in Howrah district.
After obtaining the registration number of the car, one team of police started tracking it while the other team left for Panchla at the same time.
However, after officials verified the number plate, the vehicle in which Bablu was travelling, was stopped near the PTS crossing. Bablu was found sitting inside the car with his belongings, reportedly on his way to hide in Panchla.
He was immediately taken into custody and later produced in the court. Police may seek his remand for further investigation.
Officials said that the entire operation from firing to arrest was completed within just three hours.
–IANS
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