Archive · 22 Sep 2025
Kolkata Sees Two Shootings Amidst Festive Season
Over a span of 24 hours in Kolkata, two alarming shooting incidents occurred, casting a shadow over the festive season.
The first incident involved two individuals firing shots at a gym.
The second incident resulted in the discovery of a young man's body, with a firearm found nearby.
The police are investigating both cases, examining security footage and questioning witnesses to determine the reasons behind the shootings.
Political reactions have emerged, with differing viewpoints on the incidents' root causes.
The investigations are ongoing.
Two shooting incidents occurred in Kolkata within 24 hours.
Attackers fired shots at a gym on Sunday morning.
The body of a young man was found with a firearm on Monday morning.
Police are investigating both incidents, looking at footage and questioning witnesses.
Political figures have reacted, citing concerns over law and order and societal issues.
- Who
- Unidentified assailants (Incident 1), Shresth Dhurka (Incident 2)
- What
- Two separate shooting incidents
- When
- Sunday morning and Monday morning
- Where
- Kolkata: gym in Charu Market area, near DC Port office
- Why
- Incident 1: Unclear, under investigation. Incident 2: Under investigation, possible homicide or suicide.
TMC's Perspective
BJP's Perspective
Cause of the Incidents
TMC's Perspective
The root cause is the struggle of the poor, fueled by wealth concentration.
BJP's Perspective
Complete absence of law and order.
- Incident 1 Location
- Gym in Charu Market area
- Incident 2 Location
- Near DC Port office, Garden Reach
- Incident 1 Details
- Two men fired shots at a gym
- Incident 2 Details
- Young man's body found with a firearm
- Suspects/Victim
- Unidentified attackers / Shresth Dhurka
- Possible Motives
- Incident 1: Personal/business rivalry; Incident 2: Homicide or suicide
Sources
Shootout at south Kolkata gym in Charu market area triggers panic, police say probe ongoing
Men open fire two rounds inside gym targeting the owner and later on flee with bikes - Telegraph India
Kolkata Businessman Saved By Luck After Gunmen Open Fire Inside Charu Market Gym
