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 by fellow party members in the Panihati area of North 24 Parganas, according to reports by Rediff, Telegraph India and Hindustan Times.
The incident occurred on Saturday evening following a dispute involving the assault of a local businessman. Police stated that the confrontation began when Ruma Saha, a BJP secretary and functionary, objected to the businessman being attacked by the BJP Yuva Morcha president of Panihati Mandal-1.
Ruma Saha was reportedly subjected to verbal abuse by some party workers during her protest. Arup Saha intervened to protect his wife from the harassment and was subsequently attacked by a group of people.
The deceased was taken to Sagar Dutta Medical College and Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries on Sunday morning.
Ruma Saha alleged that workers who had previously belonged to the Trinamool Congress (TMC) before joining the BJP were responsible for the attack and for causing disturbances within the party.
Panihati BJP MLA Ratna Debnath visited the location and claimed that former TMC members within the party have been inciting unrest and participating in repeated attacks. Police said they are examining all allegations and will take legal action against those found responsible.