A Trinamool Congress (TMC) worker was shot dead in Kolkata ahead of the upcoming West Bengal Assembly elections, with police arresting four people in connection with the incident. The killing has added to rising tensions in parts of the state as political campaigning continues.
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Shooting in Baghajatin
The deceased has been identified as Rahul Dey, who was shot during clashes in South Kolkata's Baghajatin area on Wednesday (March 25) night. Another individual, Jeet Mukherjee, was injured in the same incident and is currently undergoing treatment.
According to local accounts, residents heard gunshots late at night and informed the police. When officers arrived at the scene, they found both men lying injured.
Police have since detained four individuals linked to the case. However, it remains unclear whether the incident was politically motivated or the result of a clash between groups.
Local concerns and investigation
Residents in the area have raised concerns about the background of those involved. Locals claimed that the deceased, the injured person, and those arrested had a criminal history.
Trinamool Congress candidate from Jadavpur, Debabrata Majumdar, visited the site after the incident. He requested that police seal an under-construction building located near the spot where the shooting took place.
Authorities have not yet confirmed the exact sequence of events leading to the clash.
Clashes reported in Basanti
Separately, tensions were also reported from Basanti in South 24-Parganas district. During a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) rally, clashes broke out, allegedly involving local Trinamool Congress workers.
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Videos of the incident circulated on social media, showing confrontation between groups. Police and central forces were deployed to the area to bring the situation under control. A few individuals were also detained on the spot.
The developments come at a time when political activity in West Bengal is intensifying ahead of the elections, with multiple areas witnessing heightened activity and occasional clashes.
