Kolkata: Techno City Police in Bidhannagar arrested five people, including TMC leader Kamal Mandal, in connection with the brutal murder of BJP leader Madhu Mandal on Tuesday. Police reportedly apprehended Kamal Mandal in the Kalyanpur border area of Bangaon, Gopalnagar, while he was attempting to flee to Bangladesh to evade arrest.
Madhu Mandal was allegedly beaten to death by Kamal Mandal and his associates in the New Town area of West Bengal during a victory rally held after the BJP’s win in the Rajarhat-New Town assembly seat. His body was later discovered lying in a muddy patch, with his family accusing TMC workers of being behind the killing.
The incident sparked widespread anger in the locality, with enraged villagers vandalising Kamal Mandal’s residence. Police were forced to use a baton charge to disperse the crowd and bring the situation under control. Meanwhile, post-election violence appears to have resurfaced in the state soon after the assembly poll results.
Chandranath Rath, Suvendu Adhikari’s Aide, Shot Dead in North 24 Parganas
Chandranath Rath, a personal assistant and close aide of BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari, was shot dead in North 24 Parganas district under circumstances that remain under investigation. Rath’s killing triggered strong reactions from party workers and supporters, who demanded immediate action and a thorough probe. Security was tightened in several sensitive areas following the murder, as concerns over targeted attacks on political affiliates grew.
BJP Supporter Hacked to Death in Malda
A BJP supporter, Kishan Haldar, was allegedly hacked to death in West Bengal’s Malda district in a brutal incident that has intensified political tensions in the region. According to reports, the attack took place amid ongoing post-election unrest, with the victim sustaining fatal injuries in the assault. The killing triggered shock and anger among local residents and BJP workers, who alleged a breakdown of law and order. The incident has since become part of a broader pattern of political violence being reported from several districts in the state.
Bomb Attack Injures Five BJP Workers in Panihati
In a separate incident in Panihati, a bomb attack injured five BJP workers, further deepening fears of escalating political clashes in West Bengal. The attack reportedly occurred during a period of heightened tension following recent political developments in the state. The injured workers were rushed for medical treatment, while the incident sparked protests and condemnation from local party leaders. Authorities were deployed to control the situation as the area witnessed sporadic unrest following the explosion.
