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Gaighata encounter: West Bengal Human Rights Commission seeks detailed report from SP by Nov 6

Kolkata, Oct 27 (UNI) The West Bengal Human Rights Commission (WBHRC) on Tuesday directed the Superintendent of Police of Bongaon Police District to submit a detailed report by November 6 on the alleged encounter death of the prime accused in the rape and murder of a minor girl in Gaighata.
WBHRC chairperson Justice Indra Prasanna Mukherjee also directed the SP to preserve all evidence related to the incident in North 24 Parganas district.
Justice Mukherjee issued the order after commission member Justice Madhumati Mitra drew his attention to media reports about the death of the 23-year-old accused in a police encounter late on Monday night.
According to the police, Prahlad Das, accused of raping and murdering a schoolgirl, allegedly snatched a police officer's service revolver and opened fire while being taken for a reconstruction of the crime. After a police officer sustained injuries, the police allegedly retaliated in self-defence, and a bullet struck Das. He was later declared dead at a hospital.
Responding to Justice Mitra's suggestion that a detailed report be sought immediately from the Bongaon SP by November 6, Justice Mukherjee said, “Agreed.”
“The SP is directed to preserve all evidence of the incident under his seal and signature,” Justice Mukherjee added.
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