Archive · 23 Dec 2025
Fruit Seller Hacked to Death in Kolkata Market
A man named Mehboob Alam was selling fruits in a busy market in Kolkata when a man on a motorcycle suddenly attacked him with a big knife.
The attacker ran away, and Mehboob was taken to the hospital but did not survive.
Many people saw the attack, and the police are trying to find out who did it and why.
The police are looking at videos and talking to witnesses to solve the case.
They don't know yet if Mehboob had any enemies or why someone would hurt him.
The area where it happened is closed off for investigation.
Mehboob Alam, 41, was hacked to death while selling fruits in Rajabazar marketplace, Kolkata.
The attacker, whose face was covered, fled on a motorcycle and has not been caught.
The incident occurred around 9am on Monday with dozens of witnesses present.
Police have obtained CCTV footage and are investigating the motive behind the murder.
No arrests have been made, and the homicide wing of Kolkata Police is handling the case.
- Who
- Mehboob Alam, a 41-year-old fruit seller
- What
- Hacked to death in a crowded marketplace
- When
- Around 9am on Monday
- Where
- Rajabazar marketplace, Kolkata
- Why
- Motive unclear, investigation ongoing
- Victim
- Mehboob Alam, 41
- Location
- Rajabazar marketplace, Kolkata
- Time of Incident
- Around 9am on Monday
- Weapon Used
- Chopper
- Assailant's Description
- Face and head covered with a muffler, fled on a motorcycle
- Investigation Status
- Homicide wing of Kolkata Police investigating, no arrests made
- Victim's Residence
- 2B/H/24 Dr MN Chatterjee Road, Narkeldanaga
