Kolkata, February 26 Three individuals have been arrested in connection with the murder of a real estate developer in Howrah, West Bengal, police said on Thursday.
Shafiq Khan (27) was shot dead on Wednesday morning on a busy road in Pilkhana. CCTV footage of the incident, which has emerged, shows two armed individuals loitering among pedestrians before suddenly drawing firearms and opening fire.
The three individuals were arrested on Wednesday evening in connection with the murder, the police said.
Preliminary investigation suggests that business rivalry could be the possible motive, though officials said the exact reason would only be clear after the main accused are apprehended.
The opposition BJP and ISF have alleged that the killers were close to the TMC, as videos that emerged following the murder showed one of the accused riding as a pillion on the TMC MLA's motorcycle.
Responding to the allegation, senior TMC minister Shashi Panja said both the victim and the accused were promoters and business rivals.
"It would be wrong to link this incident to the party or politics. The matter appears to be related to rivalry between the two," she said.
