Who Was Stabbed to Death in Kolkata’s Rajabazar Area?
Synopsis
Key Takeaways
- Incident Occurred: A young man was fatally stabbed in Kolkata.
- Victim Identified: Mehboob Alam, 41, a fruit vendor.
- Public Safety Concern: The attack occurred in broad daylight on a public street.
- Police Investigation: Authorities are working to identify the assailant.
- Community Alarm: The violent act has raised concerns about safety in the area.
Kolkata, Dec 22 (NationPress) A young man was fatally stabbed in broad daylight in the bustling center of West Bengal's Kolkata on Monday, as reported by an official.
The authority disclosed that the incident transpired in the Rajabazar area of north Kolkata, triggering widespread alarm in the vicinity.
The police responded promptly upon receiving notification of the occurrence.
“We have initiated an investigation to uncover the identity of the perpetrator and the underlying motive for this crime,” the official stated.
The victim was identified as Mehboob Alam (41), a resident of the Narkeldanga area in north Kolkata and a fruit vendor by profession.
“Alam had been at his shop in Rajabazar since Monday morning. Between 9:30 and 10:00 am, a young man approached him. It remains unclear if an argument ensued between them,” the official noted.
However, the assailant suddenly began to stab Mehboob repeatedly with a sharp knife.
“This attack occurred on a public street, visible to many. After the young man fell to the ground, bleeding profusely, the assailant fled the scene,” the official recounted.
Alam was quickly transported to Nil Ratan Sircar Medical College and Hospital, where medical personnel declared him dead upon arrival.
A section of the road where the stabbing took place has been sealed off, with police interrogating witnesses and local residents to catch the suspect.
“The precise cause of the altercation remains unknown,” the official mentioned.
The body has been sent for an autopsy, and efforts are underway to apprehend the assailant.
“The reason behind the murder is still unclear. The victim's family has been notified about the tragic incident. Investigations are ongoing,” he concluded.