Two persons were shot dead and another injured when unidentified assailant opened fire at a disputed property site in Short Street area of the city today.
Joint Commissioner of Police (crime) Pallab K Ghosh said at around 4.30 AM, 8-10 people came at a disputed property site and started firing in which two people died on the spot.
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The injured was admitted to SSKM Hospital where his condition was stated to be "critical.
The disputed property is located at a short distance from the Police Commissioner's residence at Loudon Street. Four persons, including a woman, have been detained, he said.u00a0
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