Archive · 26 Dec 2025
Migrant Worker Lynched in Odisha Over Bidi Dispute
A man named Juel Sheikh, who was a worker from West Bengal, was sadly beaten to death in Odisha.
Some people asked him for a bidi, and when he didn't give it, they started fighting.
Juel was badly hurt and died in the hospital.
The police have caught the six people who did this.
His family and friends are very sad and want justice.
The government is also helping his family.
Some people say it was because they thought he was from Bangladesh, but the police say it was just a fight over a bidi.
Juel Sheikh, a 30-year-old migrant labourer from West Bengal, was lynched in Odisha's Sambalpur district on Wednesday evening.
The incident occurred after a group of six men asked Juel and his colleagues for a bidi, leading to an altercation and subsequent attack.
Juel was severely beaten and died while undergoing treatment at the Sambalpur hospital.
Police have arrested all six accused persons and are investigating the case.
The Odisha Chief Minister has directed a thorough investigation and announced assistance of 10 lakh rupees for the victim's family.
- Who
- Juel Sheikh, a 30-year-old migrant labourer from West Bengal
- What
- Lynching of a migrant worker following an altercation over a bidi
- When
- Wednesday evening
- Where
- Shantinagar, Sambalpur district, Odisha
- Why
- Dispute over a bidi, with differing views on the motive
TMC's View
Police's View
Motive Behind the Attack
TMC's View
The attack was due to the victim being suspected as an illegal Bangladeshi immigrant, fueled by BJP's campaign against Bengalis.
Police's View
The murder has nothing to do with the victim's identity as a Bengali or Bangladeshi; it was a result of an altercation over a bidi.
- Victim's Name
- Juel Sheikh
- Victim's Age
- 30
- Victim's Origin
- West Bengal, India
- Location of Incident
- Shantinagar, Sambalpur, Odisha
- Time of Incident
- Wednesday evening
- Number of Accused Arrested
- 6
- Assistance Announced by CM
- 10 lakh rupees
Sources
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