Archive · 17 Aug 2026
CJP Member Demands World-Class School After Father's Death
A man named Abdul Hafiz lost his father, who was hurt very badly and later died.
Abdul is part of a political group called CJP.
He believes the poor school system is connected to why his father died.
The government wanted to give the family money to help them.
But Abdul and his family said no to the money.
Instead, they asked the government to build a really good school in their town.
They want the school to be built in memory of Abdul's father.
Many people in the village agree with them.
The police have arrested eight people connected to the attacks.
Abdul's group says they will keep working until schools get better.
Sekh Abdul Hafiz, a CJP member from Karishunda village in Bankura, refused government compensation and demanded a world-class school in memory of his father.
His father, Sekh Mohammad Mafik, died late on 15 August evening at Burdwan Medical College and Hospital after alleged attacks on 8 and 13 August.
Karishunda residents backed the demand, saying funds should go to modern public schools instead of payouts.
CJP spokesperson Asutosh Rank called for a nationwide movement for education reform and accused the Karishunda Primary School headmaster of being in league with the assailants.
Police have arrested eight people, while the CJP demands the arrest of 10 remaining unnamed accused and scrutiny of Indas PS officials.
- Who
- Sekh Abdul Hafiz, a CJP member, and his family; his father Sekh Mohammad Mafik was the victim.
- What
- The family refused government compensation and demanded a world-class school after the father died from alleged attacks.
- When
- Attacks occurred on 8 and 13 August; the father died late on 15 August evening.
- Where
- Karishunda village, Indas PS area, Bankura district, West Bengal; death occurred at Burdwan Medical College and Hospital.
- Why
- Abdul wants to reform the education system he says claimed his father's life, asking that funds be used for a school in his memory.
Family's Demand
Government's Offer
Compensation vs Education Reform
Family's Demand
The family refuses any government compensation and wants the money used to build a world-class school in memory of the father.
Government's Offer
The government reportedly offered compensation, which the family declined in favor of education reform.
- Victim
- Sekh Mohammad Mafik
- Cause of death
- Fatal injuries from alleged attacks
- Attack dates
- 8 and 13 August
- Death date
- 15 August evening
- Location
- Karishunda village, Bankura district, West Bengal
- Hospital
- Burdwan Medical College and Hospital
- Arrests made
- 8 persons arrested
- Family demand
- World-class school instead of compensation