West Bengal: Local BJP leader murdered in South 24 Parganas, party blames TMC

According to the police, Sardar was returning home when he was allegedly attacked by the goons with sharp weapons. Locals spotted the bleeding leader on the road and rushed him to Diamond Harbour hospital.

After his condition deteriorated, Sardar was shifted to a Kolkata hospital, however, he died on the way, police said.

Following the incident, the party lodged a complaint against local Trinamool Congress (TMC) leaders who denied the allegations. “We have nothing to do with such attacks on BJP leaders,” a statement released by the TMC leaders said.

A police probe into the case is underway.