BJP worker found dead in Malda, party blames TMC

A member of BJP’s Ilambazar B constituency, has been missing since Monday. However, he didn’t return. Bapi’s body was found floating in the Shal river near the village on Tuesday morning. Witnesses said there was a handkerchief wrapped around his neck. It is suspected that he was killed by suffocating with that handkerchief. Bapi’s family didn’t charge anyone for the murder. But the BJP local leadership made allegations against the ruling party.
The TMC, however, denied the allegations. “The TMC has no connection with the case,” said a local TMC leader who didn’t want to be named.

Meanwhile, the police have initiated a probe into the case. Body has been sent for autopsy. According to sources, primary information has revealed that he had consumed excessive alcohol, however actual cause of death would only be ascertained once the post-mortem report comes. “The cause of death can only be ascertained once post-mortem report comes. The investigation is on,” said an officer.