West Bengal: TMC workers accused of beating up BJP booth president in Burdwan

First Published | Sep 26, 2020, 12:37 PM IST

The TMC was accused of beating up the booth president of the BJP. The incident took place near Chowrangi Club on the Baranilpur National Highway in Burdwan. The booth president was allegedly attacked by a few miscreants while he was on his way to work.

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A BJP booth president was attacked by a group of miscreants. His head was severely injured in the attack. Locals rescued him and he was admitted to Burdwan Medical College Hospital.

The victim is Arijit Kaivarta Das, a resident of Becharhat in Burdwan, who is the elected booth president of BJP. Allegedly, Trinamool leaders and activists beat him up when he left his house for work.

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Arijit suffered serious head injuries in the attack. Locals rescued him and admitted him to Burdwan Medical College.

The aggrieved BJP leader claimed that he was beaten while he was passing by in front of the Trinamool party office. Trinamool leaders also threatened him for being part of the BJP.

Trinamool has denied allegations of their workers attacking the BJP leader. The aggrieved BJP leader lodged a complaint at the Burdwan Police Station. Burdwan Police have started an investigation.

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