BJP worker murdered in Raidighi during election season
Raatdighi Murder Stirs Political Waters Amidst Elections
A brutal murder in Raatdighi, South 24 Parganas, has sent shockwaves through the region, adding a grim dimension to the ongoing election fervor. The lifeless body of a local man, Kishore Majhi, was discovered late Monday night in Mena village, under Booth Number 216 of the Raatdighi Assembly constituency. His throat was savagely slit, sparking immediate outrage and a swift police response.
Upon receiving the distressing news, police swiftly arrived at the scene to begin their investigation. The initial assessment by law enforcement officials points towards a personal dispute rather than political foul play. Investigators claim the murder stems from a ‘love triangle’ and have moved quickly to make arrests.
In a significant development, police have apprehended two individuals in connection with Kishore Majhi’s death: his wife, Anima Majhi, and her alleged lover, Gobindo Das. Both are reportedly residents of the same neighborhood. Local sources suggest that on Monday night, Kishore Majhi was attending a Kali Puja celebration in the area. It is alleged that he received a phone call, which led him away from the festivities, only to be found brutally murdered shortly thereafter.
However, the incident has quickly taken on a political hue. Palash Rana, the BJP candidate for the Raatdighi Assembly constituency, vehemently claims that Kishore Majhi was an active BJP worker. Rana alleges that “TMC-backed miscreants” are responsible for the murder, aiming to ignite tension and unrest in the area during the crucial election period. In protest of this alleged political violence, the BJP has called for an encirclement of the local police station later today.
Contrarily, Bapi Haldar, the Trinamool Congress (TMC) Member of Parliament from Mathurapur, has outright dismissed the BJP’s allegations. Haldar asserts that the murder is purely a “family incident” and that the BJP is attempting to exploit a tragedy for “cheap political mileage” by falsely linking it to politics. This clash of narratives underscores the intense political climate gripping West Bengal during the election season.
Meanwhile, the family of Kishore Majhi remains devastated by the tragic loss. The community, deeply saddened and angered by the brutality of the crime, is united in demanding stringent punishment for those responsible. The local police investigation continues, with the focus on unraveling the exact sequence of events and ensuring justice is served, as reported by Omni 360 News.
Key Takeaways
- Kishore Majhi, a local man, found brutally murdered in Raatdighi.
- Police claim a ‘love triangle’ led to the murder, arresting his wife and her alleged lover.
- BJP alleges political murder by TMC-backed miscreants, calling for protests.
- TMC refutes political angle, stating it’s a family matter and accusing BJP of politicizing the incident.
- The incident highlights the heightened political tensions in the region during elections.
