Trinamool Congress Councilor Attacked in Malda During Daylight
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Kolkata, Jan 2 (NationPress) Dulal Sarkar, commonly referred to as Babla, the Trinamool Congress councilor representing ward number 22 of the English Bazar Municipality in Malda district of West Bengal, was targeted and shot at during the early hours of Thursday in broad daylight.
With a serious bullet wound to his head, Sarkar was immediately transported to Malda Medical College and Hospital where he is currently receiving medical attention. However, according to members of his party, his condition remains critically unstable.
Witnesses reported to law enforcement that while Sarkar stood at a busy intersection, three individuals wearing helmets arrived on a motorcycle and opened fire.
The assailants discharged a total of three shots. The first two shots missed their mark, but the third struck Sarkar in the head.
The audacity of such an attack in a crowded area during the day took those present by complete surprise. Before anyone could respond, the trio swiftly escaped the scene.
Authorities have initiated an investigation, and all nearby police stations have been put on high alert. As of the time this report was filed, the assailants remain at large.
It remains uncertain whether the motive behind the attack on Sarkar is political or if personal disputes played a role. So far, there have been no comments from either the Trinamool Congress or the BJP.
The district magistrate, Nitin Singhania, along with district police superintendent Pradip Kumar Yadav, arrived at the location to oversee the investigation.
Investigators are currently interviewing witnesses and examining the footage from CCTV cameras situated in the vicinity where the shooting occurred.
According to sources within the district police, the nature of the assault indicates it was a meticulously planned murder attempt, suggesting the perpetrators had prior knowledge of Sarkar's presence at that location at a specific time.
