Kolkata: A BJP worker from Nodakhali in South 24 Parganas, Debashis Pal, died on Monday night, five days after he was allegedly assaulted and stabbed during a clash among members of a Durga Puja committee during immersion.
Pal’s wife, Soheli, lodged a complaint against five persons, including BJP Budge Budge 5 No. mandal president Shubhankar Adhikari, Riju and Deva. The incident took place around 10.40 pm on Dashami at Dongaria School More in Palpara. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Kolkata | Silver Rate in Kolkata | Bank Holidays in Kolkata | Public Holidays in Kolkata | Kolkata AQI | Weather in Kolkata | Petrol Price in Kolkata | Diesel Price in Kolkata | CNG Price in Kolkata | LPG Price in Kolkata Stay updated with the latest Kolkata news.
Bidyut Manna, an executive committee member of BJP’s Diamond Harbour organisational district, said the exact circumstances leading to the attack were yet to be established. Riju and Deva have been arrested. Pal’s family claimed a dispute broke out over loud music and dancing and one of the members, Pankaj, was attacked. As Pal intervened, he sustained a stab injury to his abdomen. BJP functionaries distanced themselves from the incident. Download the TOI App.