Archive · 3 Jan 2026
TMC Leader Murdered During New Year's Eve Picnic
A leader named Nabendu Ghosh was shot and killed during a New Year's Eve picnic near his home.
Two men, Shubham Pal and Pintu Saha, were arrested and said they were firing a gun in the air when it accidentally hit Ghosh.
However, the police are not sure if it was an accident and are investigating.
They are also trying to find out why there was a gun at the picnic and how the men got it.
The police are collecting evidence and questioning the suspects.
Leaders from other political parties also visited Ghosh's family to pay their respects.
Nabendu Ghosh, a vice-president of Trinamool’s youth wing, was shot and killed during a New Year’s Eve picnic near his residence in Raiganj town’s Ramendrapally.
Two private employees, Shubham Pal and Pintu Saha, were arrested and claimed the shooting was accidental.
Police are investigating whether the shooting was deliberate and are exploring the possibility of reconstructing the crime scene.
A forensic team visited the crime scene and collected multiple samples, but refrained from making comments.
Ghosh’s body was handed over to his family after a post-mortem, and leaders from the Congress and BJP paid their respects.
- Who
- Nabendu Ghosh, a vice-president of Trinamool’s youth wing, was murdered.
- What
- Ghosh was shot during a New Year’s Eve picnic.
- When
- The incident occurred early on Thursday during New Year’s Eve celebrations.
- Where
- The picnic was organized near Ghosh’s residence in Raiganj town’s Ramendrapally, North Dinajpur district.
- Why
- The motive is still unknown, with police investigating whether it was accidental or deliberate.
- Victim
- Nabendu Ghosh, vice-president of Trinamool’s youth wing
- Location
- Raiganj town’s Ramendrapally, North Dinajpur district
- Suspects
- Shubham Pal and Pintu Saha, private employees
- Weapon
- Illegal firearm
- Investigation Status
- Ongoing, with forensic team involved
- Political Reactions
- Congress and BJP leaders paid respects
- TMC's Response
- Urged administration to seize illegal firearms
