The incident spot near Belgharia Expressway
Police said Dutta’s blood-soaked body was found near Khalisakota in Birati. Sources said Dutta, who hails from Birati, was found lying near a garage . Doctors declared him dead,” a senior officer of the Barrackpore Police Commissionerate said. Police said Dutta was carrying a firearm, which the attackers allegedly snatched before shooting him from close range. Police said Dutta had a long criminal record and was known as a notorious gangster.
Kolkata: A North Dum Dum neighbourhood near the Belgharia Expressway was hit by a series of gunshots early Monday during a suspected clash between two rival gangs that led to the death of alleged gangster, Raja Dutta . He had suffered multiple bullet injuries. Five have been detained.. “Two of his associates were also injured and are undergoing treatment. Dutta was taken to a local hospital before being shifted to RG Kar Medical College and Hospital. Dum Dum Police rushed to the spot after receiving information about the firing and took the injured to hospital. Investigators are probing whether the murder was linked to an old rivalry and are examining CCTV footage from the area to identify the attackers and map their escape route.
Senior officers of the Barrackpore Police Commissionerate, including Deputy Commissioner (South) Shamir Ahmed, visited the crime scene on Monday morning.
Investigators suspect that the killing was due to a gang rivalry.
“The exact reason behind the confrontation is yet to be established,” the officer added. Police believe Dutta was riding a motorcycle along the Belgharia Expressway around daybreak when he came face-to-face with members of a rival gang.