Rape-murder accused gunned down in Bengal; 4th encounter since BJP came to power
A man accused of raping and murdering a 12-year-old girl in West Bengal was killed in a police encounter while allegedly attempting to flee. This marks the fourth such incident in the state since the BJP assumed power.
Why it matters
The incident highlights ongoing tensions regarding law enforcement tactics and the use of extrajudicial force in Indian regional politics.
KOLKATA: A man accused of raping and murdering his 12-year-old niece in West Bengal's Uttar Dinajpur district was killed in an exchange of fire with police early on Monday.Chief minister Suvendu Adhikari said police personnel were allowed to retaliate in self-defence.This was the fourth reported police encounter in West Bengal since the BJP came to power in the state in May, news agency PTI reported.Officials said the accused, Dilip Roy, allegedly opened fire at a police team that had gone to a village in Raiganj to arrest him."Police fired in retaliation, injuring the accused.
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