Attack During Form Distribution
A BJP worker, Sandip Malik, was attacked while distributing Annapurna Bhandar forms in Tarakeswar, Hooghly, on Thursday [1]. He was found unconscious in a farm field about 300 meters from his home around 2 PM [2]. Malik was first admitted to Tarakeswar Rural Hospital and later transferred to Arambagh Subdivisional Hospital as his condition deteriorated [4].
Arrests and Allegations
Tarakeswar police arrested six TMC workers in connection with the attack [3]. Malik's family alleged that four TMC leaders from the area beat him severely [5]. They also claimed that TMC leaders had forced him to leave his home after the 2024 Lok Sabha elections [6].
Security Measures
Police and central forces have been deployed in the area to maintain control [7]. The situation remains tense as investigations continue.