Bengal Shocker: Armed Man Enters Micro-Finance Company, Shoots Owner Dead

Asansol: A businessman was shot de by an assailant at his workplace in West Bengal's Asansol on Monday, April 15, spreing panic and shock in nearby areas.  

victim, owner of a microfinance company, was identified as Uma Shankar, said officials. 

Shankar's colleagues at work claimed that he returned from Chennai on Sunday and came to office today morning. Suddenly, assailant entered premises with his face hidden and fired several gunshots at Shankar. 

businessman died on spot, y claimed. 

victim's office staff Rajkumar said that a person came and inquired about repayment of a charge. Notably, staffers neir saw him nor heard his name ever since. 

After person took exit from office while speaking on call, Rajkumar directed a security guard to follow him till outside. Later, office guard returned and confirmed that he left. 

suspicion of Rajkumar turned true when he returned with a towel on his face and shot multiple rounds at Uma Shankar, killing him in front of his office workers. 

Acting on complaint, a team from Kulti Police Station reached spot and took body of deceased to a nearby hospital where he was declared de. 

An investigation into case has been launched and no arrest has been me so far.