Archive · 26 Jul 2025
TMC Leader Dies After Attack; Family Blames BJP
A political leader in West Bengal was badly hurt in an attack and later died.
His family says people from a rival political party were responsible.
The police are looking for the people who did it.
Other political leaders are also commenting, with some suggesting it was a fight within the ruling party.
Some say the victim's own party members are not safe.
This is a developing story, and the police are still investigating.
A TMC leader in Murshidabad, West Bengal, died from injuries sustained in an attack.
The leader was shot and hacked by unidentified assailants on July 21.
His brother alleged BJP workers were behind the attack and claimed the FIR was based on the dying declaration.
The FIR named seven people, reportedly associated with the BJP, who allegedly threatened the victim earlier.
Police have launched a manhunt for the accused.
- Who
- Patit Paul, a TMC leader, was the victim. Unidentified assailants carried out the attack. The victim's brother alleges local BJP workers were involved.
- What
- A TMC leader was killed after being attacked.
- When
- The attack occurred on July 21, and the leader died on Saturday.
- Where
- Murshidabad, West Bengal, India
- Why
- The motive for the attack is under investigation. Previous threats and a prior murder case are potential factors.
TMC's perspective
Opposition View
Blame and investigation
TMC's perspective
The attack was politically motivated and carried out by BJP workers. The FIR was filed based on the dying declaration.
Opposition View
Adhir Chowdhury claims the murder was an act of infighting within TMC.
Safety
TMC's perspective
The victim was a TMC leader, yet the accused were never part of the party.
Opposition View
CPI(M) claims the incident proves even TMC supporters and leaders are not safe.
- Victim
- Patit Paul
- Political Affiliation
- TMC
- Location
- Murshidabad, West Bengal
- Attack Date
- July 21
- Death Date
- Saturday
- Alleged Perpetrators
- BJP workers
- FIR
- Based on dying declaration