The family of one of the men arrested for allegedly attacking two traders from Rajasthan at Behala's Parnasree and fatally injuring one of them last week has lodged a complaint against the traders for cheating them by mortgaging fake gold against a loan of ₹11 lakh.
The complaint has been lodged against Mahender Singh, the man who was allegedly lynched to death, and his son-in-law Deepak, who is recuperating from wounds at a hospital.
The Telegraph had reported how a group of men beat up Mahender and Deepak late on Saturday night. Mahender died while Deepak was injured and admitted to the hospital. Eight persons have been arrested so far in this connection.
Police said Shampa Ghosh, wife of Chandan Ghosh who is in the police custody, has lodged a complaint against Mahender and Deepak accusing them of cheating, criminal conspiracy and criminal breach of trust on Tuesday at Parnasree police station while her husband and seven others are in remand for the alleged murder of the same trader and attempted murder of Deepak.
“A case has been recorded based on a letter of complaint of Sampa Ghosh, wife of Chandan Ghosh of 33, Parui Das Para Road. The complaint is against Dipak Singh and Mahendra Singh and others,” said joint commissioner (crime), Kolkata Police, Rupesh Kumar.
Shampa said she spoke to police about the cheating in detail and expected action.
Deepak, who is admitted to the hospital, would be examined once he is released, police said.