Archive · 24 Jun 2025
Family Demands CBI Probe in Bengal Girl's Death
A 13-year-old girl died in West Bengal from a bomb blast during a political victory celebration.
Her family, who are CPI(M) supporters, believes the attack was politically motivated and wants a CBI investigation.
Police have arrested four people.
The West Bengal Commission for Protection of Child Rights is also involved and demanding a report from the police.
The incident has drawn condemnation from various political figures, including the winning TMC candidate.
Family of the 13-year-old girl killed in a bomb blast demands a CBI probe.
The explosion occurred during a victory celebration after the Kaliganj by-election.
The girl's family alleges the attack was politically motivated and targeted.
Four suspects have been arrested in connection to the incident.
The West Bengal Commission for Protection of Child Rights has sought a police report.
- Who
- A 13-year-old girl, her family, four arrested suspects, and various political figures.
- What
- A 13-year-old girl died in a crude bomb explosion.
- When
- During a Trinamool Congress victory celebration following the Kaliganj by-election.
- Where
- Malandi village, Nadia district, West Bengal.
- Why
- The exact cause is under investigation, but the family believes it was politically motivated.
Political Parties & Family
TMC
Motives and Accountability
Political Parties & Family
The family of the victim, who are CPI(M) supporters, alleges the attack was politically motivated and want a CBI investigation.
TMC
TMC's winning candidate Alifa Ahmed condemned the incident and said the police and administration must ensure strict punishment for the culprits.
Political Response
Political Parties & Family
BJP state president Sukanta Majumdar accused the TMC of failing to maintain law and order and that it shows how TMC thinks of them. He condemned the incident.
TMC
TMC's Alifa Ahmed condemned the incident.
- Victim
- 13-year-old girl
- Location
- Malandi village, West Bengal
- Arrests
- Four
- Charges
- Murder, attempt to murder, rioting, and others
- Event
- Kaliganj bypoll victory celebration
- Winning Candidate
- Alifa Ahmed, TMC
- Investigation Demand
- CBI probe by family
Sources
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