Behrampore: A police raid on an illegal gambling racket turned violent late Sunday night in Khanrera village under Salar police station, leaving an assistant sub-inspector (ASI) critically injured and two other officers with minor injuries after miscreants hurled bombs at the team.
Police and central forces launched overnight combing operations and arrested five persons — Jahangir Seikh, Naoshad Seikh, Adar Ali, Firoj Uddin Ali and Bablu Seikh. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Kolkata | Silver Rate in Kolkata | Bank Holidays in Kolkata | Public Holidays in Kolkata | Kolkata AQI | Weather in Kolkata | Petrol Price in Kolkata | Diesel Price in Kolkata | CNG Price in Kolkata | LPG Price in Kolkata Stay updated with the latest Kolkata news.
Neighbouring district police units have also been alerted to track down the main accused,” said SP Sachin Makkar. The raid followed a tip-off about a gambling racket operating near the house of its alleged kingpin. The team, led by ASI Sadek Ali, had detained a key operative and was returning when the attackers allegedly ambushed them in an attempt to free the detainee. They were produced before Kandi ACJM Court, which granted three days’ police custody. The alleged kingpin escaped. A police camp has been set up in the village. “We are continuing raids to apprehend the kingpin and fully dismantle this gambling network. Five arrests have been made so far, and further arrests are expected. Download the TOI App.
Ali suffered splinter injuries to his right hand, abdomen and lower waist. He was initially taken to Salar Hospital and later shifted to Murshidabad Medical College Hospital in critical condition.