Kolkata Jan 9 (IANS) A man shot at in broad daylight following a dispute over the constructed area in a flat died here on Tuesday morning police said.
Fazlur Rahman was shot dead by Idris alias Bhola at Bright Street near Park Circus area around 8.40 a.m. on Sunday. The accused absconded after the crime an officer from Karaya police station said.
According to Rahman s family both were involved in the construction business and had a dispute over a flat.
"They were both land promoters. They had a dispute over the constructed area in a flat here. Bhola had threatened to kill my brother if he did not get money for the disputed area. The accused killed him in front of everyone in the locality " Rahman s sister said.
After Rahman s death area residents ransacked the house of the accused but police rushed to the spot and controlled the situation.
--IANS
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