BJP worker dies after alleged assault by party members in Bengal
Arup Saha died on Sunday after intervening when his wife was verbally abused by fellow party workers in Panihati.
A BJP worker, Arup Saha, died on Sunday after being allegedly assaulted during a confrontation with fellow party members in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas district, according to India Today.
The incident occurred on Saturday evening in Panihati. A police officer stated that the dispute began after the BJP Yuva Morcha president of Panihati Mandal-1 was accused of assaulting a local businessman.
Ruma Saha, the BJP secretary of the same mandal, reportedly protested the assault on the businessman and was subsequently verbally abused by some party workers. Arup Saha allegedly stepped in to protect his wife from the harassment and was then attacked by a group of people.
Saha was taken to Sagar Dutta Medical College and Hospital with serious injuries, where he died on Sunday morning.
Ruma Saha alleged that the incident involved workers who had previously moved from the Trinamool Congress (TMC) to the BJP. She claimed these individuals had been causing disturbances within the party.
Panihati BJP MLA Ratna Debnath visited the location and accused former TMC members who joined the BJP of causing unrest. Police said they are examining the allegations and will take legal action against those found responsible.