CID Takes Over Baruipur Encounter Probe; 40 Arrested For Lynching, Vandalism, Cop Attack
All aspects of the encounter are being examined as per procedures though no formal complaint has been received, reports ETV Bharat's Ayan Neogi.
Published : July 9, 2026 at 12:23 PM IST
|Updated : July 9, 2026 at 4:42 PM IST
Kolkata: Amid the ongoing row over the alleged encounter of one of the key accused in the Baruipur rape-murder case, the West Bengal administration has handed over the investigations to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID).
Accused, Prabhas Mondal, was killed while being taken to the scene for crime reconstruction on the intervening night of Tuesday and Wednesday. West Bengal Police said Mondal was trying to flee after snatching a service rifle from an escorting police officer. While being chased, he allegedly fired at the police personnel and was shot dead in retaliatory firing.
According to sources, a list of all police officers and personnel present at the scene at the time of the incident has been compiled by Bhabani Bhavan police headquarters. Also, investigators have separately questioned the police officer whose gunfire caused Mondal's death.
Police said steps have already been taken to examine the incident from every aspect and the CID will probe the encounter, along with examining the circumstances surrounding it.
The Baruipur District Superintendent of Police has already spoken to the police personnel present at the scene, and their statements have been recorded. CID may hold separate discussions with them.
It has been learnt that the statements of each police officer are being recorded individually to ascertain the exact situation at the time of the incident and the circumstances under which the decision to open fire was taken.
According to Bhawani Bhawan sources, CID officials may visit the crime scene in addition to holding separate discussions with the investigating officers handling the case. They may speak with relevant persons to ascertain the details of how the incident unfolded.
According to the Baruipur District Police, no written complaint has been lodged by Mondal's family regarding his death so far. However, administrative sources indicate that all aspects of the incident are being examined in accordance with procedure, even in the absence of a formal complaint.
Mondal's autopsy will be conducted at Kolkata Police morgue. The state health department has constituted a special three-member board for this procedure, in accordance with the guidelines of the National Human Rights Commission.
This board comprises eminent doctors from the Departments of Forensic Medicine across three government medical colleges, associate professor Shashwat Biswas of Calcutta Medical College, associate professor Sayak Shobhan Dutta of NRS Medical College, and professor Alok Majumdar of National Medical College. The entire post-mortem procedure will be videographed, adhering to established protocols.
An Special Investigation Team (SIT) was set up to probe the incident.
Meanwhile, a total of 40 people have been arrested in connection with lynching, mob violence, vandalism and attack on police personnel in Baruipur rape-murder case. All accused were produced at the Baruipur court and remanded in police custody, an official said.
During his visit to Baruipur on Tuesday, Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari had said that nearly 200 people had been identified for their involvement in mob violence following the incident. Currently, raids are being conducted to arrest the other accused in the case, sources said.
Following the alleged rape and murder of a 12-year-old girl, whose body was recovered from a pond in Baruipur a day after she went missing, mob violence broke out and a youth, Indrajit Mondal, was lynched to death by the angry crowd. Mondal was later confirmed by the authorities to be innocent.
While conducting the investigation, West Bengal Police collected various video footage circulating on social media and the accused were identified after analysing those. Police said several accused were arrested during nightlong raids and further search operations are still underway to apprehend the others.
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