What Led to the Murder of Bihar Businessman Suresh Yadav?

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Key Takeaways
- Suresh Yadav owned a flat in Howrah.
- He was a frequent visitor during Durga Puja.
- He had a history of criminal allegations.
- The murder occurred in a crowded area during a festival.
- Police are investigating potential motives and witnesses.
Kolkata, Oct 1 (NationPress) A police investigation into the assassination of Bihar businessman Suresh Yadav has uncovered that he owned a flat in Howrah and frequently traveled to Bengal during the Durga Puja. It has also come to light that he had a previous criminal case against him along with allegations of various offenses.
Authorities are examining whether his murder on Tuesday night was linked to his past criminal activities.
According to investigators, Suresh Yadav, although primarily from Bihar, had familial ties in Howrah, a city adjacent to Kolkata. He had been a regular visitor to the area for years and purchased a flat approximately ten years ago.
He traveled to Bengal annually for Durga Puja and other occasions, typically staying for several days.
His residence is located in the Gopalganj district of Bihar, and following his death, police are interrogating his wife and relatives.
Howrah Police Commissioner Praveen Kumar Tripathi stated on Wednesday that there are multiple complaints against Suresh Yadav in Bihar and that he had previously served a seven-year prison sentence.
"He had conflicts with criminal gangs in Bihar, and there was an earlier attempt on his life. Investigators are looking into whether a recent disagreement over business matters may have contributed to this incident," the police officer noted.
On the night of Ashtami, a group of attackers fatally shot Suresh Yadav (50) on a public street. The incident occurred on Tuesday night at Banabihari Basu Lane in Howrah district, causing widespread panic in the crowded area during the Durga Puja festival.
Witnesses reported that Suresh Yadav was walking through the Sandhya Bazar area of Banabihari Basu Lane around 9:30 PM when a group of youths approached on a motorcycle, firing several rounds before fleeing the scene.
Suresh collapsed instantly. Upon receiving reports of the shooting, the Howrah police arrived quickly. He was rushed to Howrah District Hospital, where he was pronounced dead upon arrival.
CCTV footage from the scene has been collected, and local residents are being questioned regarding the murder.