In a tragic incident on Monday night, unidentified assailants shot and killed a 37-year-old gold trader, Samir Padiya, on the national highway at Kolaghat in West Bengal’s Purba Medinipur district. The attackers made off with valuables, including jewelry worth Rs 40 that Padiya was carrying in a bag.
Details of the Incident
The assailants, who had reportedly targeted Padiya before, surrounded him on the highway, killing him before fleeing with the stolen valuables, according to the police. This marks the third time Padiya has been targeted, with two previous incidents occurring near Kolaghat.
Ongoing Police Investigation
As the police delve into the circumstances surrounding the incident, the motive behind the repeated targeting of Samir Padiya remains a focal point of the investigation. Authorities are working to identify and apprehend the assailants responsible for this heinous crime.
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