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Criminal investigations in Kolkata
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In late September 2026, police in North Kolkata began investigating a suspected murder and robbery in the Baguiati area of Raghunathpur. The body of 31-year-old Balram Rajbanshi, who had been bedridden for several years, was discovered by his mother in a home that appeared to have been ransacked. Authorities noted visible injuries on the deceased and are reviewing CCTV footage to determine if the death was linked to the robbery. In early October 2026, another an investigation was launched in the Entally area of Kolkata following the discovery of an app cab driver, 45-year-old driver Bhagwan Prasad Gupta, aged 44 or 45, dead inside his vehicle. Local residents raised suspicions after noticing the vehicle had been stationary for an extended period. Upon police arrival, the vehicle was found locked from the inside, requiring a mechanic to break the lock to access the interior. The victim’s feet were tied and victim was found with blood stains on his face was covered in blood. Police, including homicide and intelligence departments, his legs tied with rope. Investigators from the Kolkata Police Homicide Department, Detective Department, and Scientific Wing have secured the scene. While authorities have not officially confirmed murder, they are reviewing footage investigating all possibilities, including personal enmities, as they await post-mortem results and searching for review CCTV footage to identify the last person seen with the victim to investigate suspected foul play. Gupta on Tuesday night.
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