West Bengal Police Kill Rape-Murder Suspect In Raiganj Encounter

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The incident in Raiganj follows a series of lethal police confrontations in West Bengal involving criminal suspects. Following the death of the accused, Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari defended the actions of the law enforcement team, stating that officers retain the right to use force in self-defense during arrests. The deceased individual was under investigation for the rape and murder of his young niece. According to official reports, this event marks the fourth instance of a suspect being killed by police since the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) administration took office in May. Previous encounters occurred in regions including Gaighata, Baruipur, and Dhulian, involving individuals suspected of rape and murder. The latest development has drawn attention to the state government's approach to policing and criminal apprehension, as authorities maintain that the actions taken by responding units were necessary responses to direct threats.