The Leopard's Prey: A Raj Biswas Investigation

Investigation Commences

Next morning Raj Biswas springs into action, his mind already buzzing with plans for the day ahead. He meets with forest department officials and local law enforcement, determined to gather every scrap of information that might lead to a breakthrough in the case of Dulal's death. Gathered in the village square, Raj addresses the assembled group, his voice ringing out with authority. "We need to work together to get to the bottom of this," he declares, his gaze sweeping over the faces of his fellow investigators. "Every detail, no matter how small, could be the key to solving this mystery." The forest department officials nod in agreement, their expressions serious as they prepare to assist famous Raj Biswas in his quest for answers. "We'll comb through the forest for any signs of the leopard's presence," one of them pledges, his determination mirrored by his colleagues. Meanwhile, local law enforcement officers fan out across the village, interviewing witnesses and gathering statements from those who knew Dulal best. Raj listens intently as they recount their memories of the victim, their words painting a vivid picture of a man beloved by his community.

As the day wears on, Raj pores over maps and charts, studying the layout of the village and the surrounding wilderness with meticulous attention to detail. He knows that understanding the terrain is crucial to unraveling the secrets hidden within Jalapuranagar's borders. In the afternoon, Raj sits down with Dulal's family, offering words of comfort and reassurance as they grapple with their grief. "We won't rest until we find out the truth," he promises, his voice filled with conviction. Dulal's wife, Mrs. Sunita Roy, steps forward, her eyes brimming with tears as she recounts the events leading up to her husband's tragic end. "It all started the morning Dulal died," she begins, her voice trembling with emotion. "Mr. Vickey Saha, that local goon, he came to our house. He insisted that he would accompany Dulal to the salon."

Raj's brow furrows in concern as he listens to Mrs. Roy's account. "Why suddenly him?" he asks, his voice gentle yet probing.

Mrs. Roy hesitates, her gaze dropping to the ground. "I'm not sure," she admits, her voice barely above a whisper. "But Anil, our usual companion, couldn't go that day. So Vickey went with Dulal instead." Raj exchanges a meaningful glance with Naresh. "And then?" he prompts, his curiosity. Sunita's breath catches in her throat as she continues. "Later that morning, I received a call from Vickey," she reveals, her voice quivering with emotion. "He said there had been a leopard attack, and that Dulal was injured. He claimed to have witnessed the whole thing." Raj's expression darkens as he processes this new information. "Did Vickey offer any details about the attack?" he inquires, his tone growing sharper. Sunita shakes her head, her eyes clouded with suspicion. "He was vague," she admits, her voice tinged with bitterness. "But he insisted that he had done everything he could to save Dulal." Raj nods thoughtfully, his mind racing with possibilities. "Thank you, Mrs. Roy. Your testimony will be invaluable to our investigation.

Later, as dusksettles over Jalapuranagar once more, Raj returns to Anil's house, his mindbuzzing with new leads and potential avenues of investigation. "We'remaking progress," he tells Naresh, a glimmer of hope shining in his eyes."But there's still much work to be done." Naresh nods, his faith inRaj unwavering. "We'll get to the bottom of this, Raj da," he says,his voice filled with determination. "No matter what it takes."