West Bengal Encounter: Prahlad Das Killed During Gaighata Rape-Murder Probe | Bengal News

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West Bengal Encounter: Prahlad Das, the accused in the alleged rape and murder of a 17-year-old girl in Gaighata, North 24 Parganas, has reportedly died after being shot by police during crime-scene reconstruction, according to reports published on October 27, 2026.Police reportedly said Das, also known as Kalyan Das, tried to snatch a police weapon and fired at officers while being taken to the scene. Police then allegedly fired in response. He was taken to hospital, where he was declared dead, according to local media reports. The circumstances of the encounter and the police account remain central questions in the developing story.The case began after the Class 11 student was found dead in Gaighata on Sunday. Police arrested Das in connection with the alleged rape and murder, and the investigation was underway when the reported encounter took place.The incident has triggered fresh attention on the investigation, police procedure, public safety and law and order in West Bengal. It has also drawn comparisons with another recent police encounter in the state.Watch CNN-News18 LIVE for the latest verified updates, the sequence of events, the police version, questions surrounding the encounter and the wider implications for the investigation. n18oc_indian18oc_breaking-news CNN-News18 is your trusted source for breaking news, updates, and in-depth analysis from around the world. CNN-News18 is dedicated to bringing you the latest news, trends, and insights, helping you stay informed and up-to-date. Subscribe Now and join our community of informed and engaged viewers. Follow Every Breaking Story LIVE 🔴Watch News18 LIVE 24x7: https://youtube.com/live/rfDx1HMvXbQFollow us on Google: news18.co/cn18gFollow CNN News18 on X: https://x.com/CNNnews18Follow CNN News18 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cnnnews18/Follow CNN News18 on Facebook: facebook.com/cnnnews18 with latest headlines on politics, sports and entertainment on news18.comNews18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube

Last Updated: October 27, 2026, 09:58 IST