BJP Supporter Shot Dead in Malda, West Bengal; Six Injured in Clashes

BJP Supporter Shot Dead in Malda, West Bengal; Six Injured in Clashes

A 35-year-old BJP supporter, identified as Samir Ghosh, was allegedly murdered by unidentified assailants in West Bengal’s Malda district, police said on Thursday.

According to police, Ghosh was first attacked with sharp weapons before being shot twice in the Ramkeli area under English Bazar Police Station on Wednesday evening.

Locals claimed that the murder was linked to political rivalry, alleging that individuals associated with a rival political party were involved. However, the allegations have not yet been independently confirmed.

The killing triggered clashes between two groups in the area, leaving at least six people injured. The injured were subsequently admitted to Malda Medical College and Hospital for treatment.

Police are investigating the incident to establish the motive behind the murder and identify those responsible.

[Keywords: Malda Murder, Samir Ghosh, BJP Supporter, West Bengal Crime, English Bazar, Political Violence]

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