Jul 29, 2013
HALDIA: A person was shot dead and another injured in a clash between two rivals over control of territory near Haldia port on Sunday. No complaint has been filed yet. The ambulances that picked up the victims cannot be traced.
According to sources, Gokul Mondal and Rajesh were rivals and both worked for Trinamool Congress strongman in the port area, Shyamal Adak. Rajesh had reportedly taken Gokul's place after the latter went to jail, triggering a rivalry. On being released on bail, Gokul was trying to win back his lost territory.
"On Sunday, Rajesh and an accomplice came to Rani chowk on a bike and sent for Gokul. He said he wanted to negotiate.
As Gokul and his aide approached him, the duo opened fire. A bullet hit Gokul's aide on the head and killed him. Gokul was hit too. Rajesh fled the scene after the shooting ," said a police official.
Local Trinamool leaders refused to comment.
SP (East Midnapore) Sukesh Jain said: "A shootout took place near the port and Haldia policemen rushed to the spot. There has been no written complaint yet. Locals are being questioned."
Source:-timesofindia.indiatimes.com
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