Murshidabad deaths: Prime suspect held

Kolkata: A joint team of Bengal STF and the SIT probing the Murshidabad violence on Sunday arrested Fekarul Sk, a prime suspect in the homicide of a father and son on April 12. The arrest took place during an early morning raid in Howrah district's Domjur area.The 24-year-old, also known as Mohak, was working as a labourer while evading authorities. Police claimed he was seen leading the mob into the victims' residence on CCTV.Confirming the arrest, ADG (law & order) Jawed Shamim stated that the focus now was to gather maximum evidence so that a timely charge sheet could be placed in court. "Fekarul, a resident of Sulitala in Shamsherganj (the same village where prime accused Ziaul Sk and his two sons reside), is accused of using a sharp weapon to fatally attack the father and son. His involvement came to light during the interrogation of arrested suspects," said a senior SIT official.This was the sixth arrest in the murder of Haragobindo Das (70) and his son Chandan (40), who were found with stab wounds in Jafrabad on April 12. The accused will be presented before the Murshidabad district court.Local authorities have increased security measures in the district to prevent further violence. A total of 138 FIRs have been lodged in connection with the Murshidabad violence, and over 310 arrests have been made.