Fifth Encounter In West Bengal: Ratan Sheikh, Accused Of Shooting Birbhum Constable, Killed In Police Firing

Last Updated:November 15, 2026, 7:20 PM IST

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Fifth Encounter In West Bengal: Ratan Sheikh, Accused Of Shooting Birbhum Constable, Killed In Police Firing

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Who was Ratan Sheikh and what crime was he accused of in West Bengal?

Ratan Sheikh was a habitual offender with 36 pending cases against him who was accused of shooting Birbhum constable Biswajit Das in the left leg at the Layek Bazar bus stand in Santiniketan.

What happened to Ratan Sheikh following the shooting of the police constable?

After shooting the constable and fleeing the scene, Ratan Sheikh was later arrested following a tip-off and was subsequently killed in police firing during the encounter.

How did Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari respond to the incident involving injured constable Biswajit Das?

Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari visited the injured constable at Bardhaman Medical College, assured support to his family, and vowed strict action while questioning how the accused managed to secure bail.

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November 15, 2026, 7:20 PM IST

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