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BJP Worker Dies After Fatal Bengal Clash Over Puja Committee
Bapi Pramanik was a 45-year-old BJP worker in West Bengal.
He was badly hurt during a fight between two groups on Sunday night.
He died while he was being taken to a hospital.
Police said the fight was about who would organize a local Durga Puja committee.
His family said he was called out of his home and deliberately attacked.
They believe the attack was connected to local politics.
Police have not confirmed that claim and said they are investigating.
Several people have been detained, and extra police were sent to the area.
Bapi Pramanik, 45, died while being taken to hospital after a Sunday-night clash in Baruipur.
Police said two groups fought over forming or controlling a local Durga Puja committee in the Tangebedia area.
Pramanik’s family alleged he was called from home, dragged away and attacked with sticks and sharp weapons.
The family and BJP workers alleged political involvement by Trinamool Congress supporters and local BJP leader Sujan Mandal.
Police detained several people, examined CCTV footage, registered a case and deployed additional forces while investigating.
- Who
- Bapi Pramanik, 45, identified as a BJP worker, died; several other people were injured.
- What
- Pramanik died after being seriously injured in a clash between two groups; his family alleges a planned political attack.
- Where
- The Uttar Tangebedia, North Tangebedia or Tangarberia area under Baruipur police station in South 24 Parganas, West Bengal.
- When
- Sunday night; police described the investigation on Monday.
- Why
- Police linked the clash to the formation or control of a local Durga Puja committee, while Pramanik’s family alleged political motives.
Police Account
Family and BJP Supporters’ Allegations
Cause of the violence
Police Account
Police said the incident began as a clash between two groups over forming or controlling a local Durga Puja committee.
Family and BJP Supporters’ Allegations
Pramanik’s family and BJP workers said local political tensions and an internal BJP dispute were connected to the attack.
Nature of the attack
Police Account
Police described Pramanik as seriously injured during the group clash and said he died while being taken to hospital.
Family and BJP Supporters’ Allegations
The family alleged that he was called from home, dragged or intercepted, and deliberately beaten and attacked with sharp weapons, in some accounts in front of his wife.
Political involvement
Police Account
Police have not confirmed a political motive; one report said the preliminary investigation ruled it out, while other reports said it remained under investigation.
Family and BJP Supporters’ Allegations
The family and BJP workers accused Trinamool Congress supporters and local BJP leader Sujan Mandal of involvement; the allegations have not been independently verified.
Key facts
- Deceased
- Bapi Pramanik, 45
- Location
- Uttar Tangebedia/North Tangebedia, also called Tangarberia, in Baruipur, South 24 Parganas
- Reported trigger
- A dispute between two groups over forming or controlling a local Durga Puja committee
- Family’s account
- Pramanik was called from home and attacked with sticks, bamboo rods and allegedly sharp weapons
- Political allegations
- The family and BJP workers alleged involvement by Trinamool Congress supporters and local BJP leader Sujan Mandal
- Police response
- A case was registered; several people were detained and others were being sought
- Security and evidence
- Additional police were deployed and CCTV footage was being examined
Quotes
Atish Biswas
Additional Superintendent of Police, Baruipur Police District
“An investigation has been initiated on the basis of the family’s complaint. Several people have been detained and are being questioned. The overall situation is being monitored. CCTV footage from the area is also being examined.”
indianexpress.com
telegraphindia.com
“An altercation and clash took place between two groups at Tangarberia area over the formation of a puja committee. Pramanik was seriously injured in the clash and died on the way to hospital,”
telegraphindia.com
Sources
Durga Puja dispute turns fatal as BJP worker dies after clash in Bengal's South 24-Parganas
BJP worker beaten to death in Baruipur over formation of local puja committee
BJP worker dies after clash in Bengal’s Baruipur; family alleges planned attack
Baruipur: BJP worker killed over control of Durga Puja committee in Uttar Tangebedia area - Telegraph India
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