GUWAHATI: One person was injured after being shot near Pratiksha Hospital, Borbari on March 5.
Speaking to GPlus, an official from the Dispur Police Station, said, "The victim, Saddam Hussain, had eloped with the wife of the accused, Bapan Debnath, just 11 days prior to the shooting. In a fit of rage, Debnath tracked down Saddam and shot him around 4:00 PM on Tuesday. The weapon and additional weaponry were recovered from his possession."
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Saddam, an electrician from Amgudi in Kalaigaon, shared an old friendship with Bapan, who worked as a plumber. The incident raises questions about the source of the weapon in Bapan's possession.
The case has been forwarded to the court.
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Further investigation is underway.