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Howrah Police Arrest Two Prime Suspects in Pilkhana Murder During Delhi Operation

The suspects will be moved to West Bengal CID custody next, with investigators scrutinizing assistance networks and the motive.

Overview

  • Harun Khan and Rafakat (Rafaquat) Hussain, also known as Rohit, were detained near Delhi’s Jama Masjid on Thursday after a multi-state search.
  • The pair are being brought to Howrah on transit remand and will be handed over to the state CID for further interrogation and legal processing.
  • CCTV captured the February 25 shooting of 27-year-old promoter Shafique (Safique) Khan on a Pilkhana street under Golabari police station.
  • Police say the accused switched off phones and moved through Kolkata, Bihar and Uttar Pradesh before reaching Delhi, prompting heavy reliance on CCTV, field intelligence and tip-offs.
  • Earlier raids recovered two firearms and ammunition from a Bowbazar water tank linked to an alleged accomplice, with multiple arrests for sheltering the suspects and reports of local protests after the killing.