The Times of India

Rape-murder accused gunned down in Bengal; 4th encounter since BJP came to power

Dilip Roy, accused of raping and murdering his 12-year-old niece, was killed in an encounter with police. The incident occurred as police attempted to arrest him in the Raiganj area of West Bengal. Police stated that Roy opened fire on their team, prompting them to retaliate in self-defense. This marks the fourth police encounter since the BJP assumed power in West Bengal in May.