BJP Worker Killed in West Bengals Malda, Family Blames Trinamool Congress

Malda, October 22 (Daily Kiran) : A shocking incident unfolded in Malda, West Bengal, where a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) was shot dead by assailants. The police confirmed the incident occurred late Wednesday night.

The victim has been identified as Sameer Ghosh. According to a police official, a group of attackers first assaulted Ghosh brutally. They then shot him at close range, resulting in his immediate death.

Senior police officials arrived at the scene shortly after the news broke. Investigations are underway to identify those involved, and one suspect has been taken into custody for questioning.

Ghosh’s family has accused local criminals connected to the Trinamool Congress of orchestrating the murder. They claim that Ghosh was targeted because of his affiliation with the BJP. However, local leaders from the Trinamool Congress have denied these allegations.

Tensions have escalated in the area following the incident. Reports indicate that the murder took place in the Ramkeli area of the English Bazar police station jurisdiction while residents were engaged in idol immersion festivities.

Family members allege that before anyone could react, Ghosh was attacked with sharp weapons and shot at close range to ensure his death. His brother stated that Ghosh had been receiving threats for a long time due to his political ties and had even been advised to leave the area. However, fear kept him from venturing outside.

Ghosh’s brother further claimed that he was alone at home during the attack, which allowed the assailants to carry out the murder without interruption. He believes that all suspects have connections to the Trinamool Congress and that the crime was premeditated.