Archive · 16 Aug 2026
Bengal CM denies BJP role in CJP volunteer's father's death
A young man named Shaik Abdul Hafeez wanted to help the school in his village.
He went to the school to check if the children had things like toilets and clean drinking water.
His group, called CJP, runs a campaign named 'School Thik Karo' to fix schools.
On the evening of that same day, some angry people came to his house.
The CJP says those people were workers of a political party called the BJP.
Hafeez and his father, Janab Mafik, were hurt.
His father hurt his head badly and sadly died in the hospital on Saturday.
A leader named Suvendu Adhikari said the BJP had nothing to do with the attack.
He said the people who did it are criminals and will be arrested.
The police have already arrested three of the five people named in the case.
Suvendu Adhikari, described in reports as Bengal's chief minister, denied any BJP role in the assault on CJP volunteer Shaik Abdul Hafeez and the death of his father Janab Mafik.
The CJP alleged that armed individuals identified as local BJP workers forcibly entered Hafeez's residence on August 13 and assaulted him and his family.
Janab Mafik died on Saturday night from severe head injuries sustained during the alleged assault at the family's residence.
Three of the five people named in the FIR have been arrested, and Adhikari said the remaining two will also be held.
The CJP claimed a school teacher had informed political workers about Hafeez's 'School Thik Karo' school inspection, prompting the attack, and that the attackers demanded an apology video.
- Who
- Suvendu Adhikari, identified as Bengal's chief minister; CJP volunteer Shaik Abdul Hafeez (25); his father Janab Mafik; Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar; State Minister Agnimitra Paul; and five people named in the FIR.
- What
- An alleged assault on a CJP volunteer and his family that led to the death of his father, with the CJP alleging local BJP workers were responsible and Adhikari denying any BJP connection.
- When
- The alleged attack occurred on the evening of August 13; Mafik died on Saturday night; Adhikari's statement was made on Sunday (August 16).
- Where
- Karisunda area of Bankura district, West Bengal; Adhikari spoke at the state secretariat Nabanna; Mafik died at Burdwan Medical College and Hospital.
- Why
- The CJP said Hafeez was targeted because of his inspection of the government school's infrastructure, alleging a school teacher had informed political workers about his visit.
CJP's Allegations
Government and BJP's Denial
BJP Involvement in the Assault
CJP's Allegations
The CJP alleged that armed individuals identified as local BJP workers forcibly entered Hafeez's residence and assaulted the family, and that a school teacher had informed them about his civic inspection.
Government and BJP's Denial
Adhikari said there is no BJP connection, calling the five people named in the FIR criminals who will face stringent action. Agnimitra Paul said the BJP will not shield anyone found guilty of wrongdoing.
Cause of the Attack
CJP's Allegations
A CJP supporter alleged the attack was a consequence of Hafeez questioning authorities about the school's infrastructure, saying he appeared to be punished for speaking the truth.
Government and BJP's Denial
Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar questioned whether the incident could have stemmed from a local dispute and noted that no such incidents were reported elsewhere despite large Bengal participation in the recent CJP protest in Delhi.
- Incident
- Alleged assault on CJP volunteer and his family
- Deceased
- Janab Mafik, father of volunteer Shaik Abdul Hafeez
- Victim
- Shaik Abdul Hafeez, 25, CJP volunteer
- Cause of death
- Severe head injuries
- FIR status
- Five people named; three arrested
- Campaign
- CJP 'School Thik Karo' Abhiyan
- Location
- Karisunda, Bankura district, West Bengal
- Date of attack
- August 13
