BJP worker found dead ahead of protests in West Bengal, CID takes over investigation

A BJP worker was found hanging from an electric pole in Balarampur in Purulia district of West Bengal on Saturday. The BJP has alleged that the worker was murdered by the TMC supporters for taking part in a ‘thana gherao’ protest organised by the BJP.

The BJP worker found dead has been identified as Dulal Kumar (32). The investigation of the incident has now been taken over by the Crime Investigation Department (CID).

"What TMC is doing under leadership&dictate of Mamata Banerjee isn't new. If action isn't taken immediately, we won't be able to face people. The biggest issue is nexus b/w TMC&police. Police is supporting& unleashing violence," said Babul Supriyo on 2 BJP workers found dead in WB.

"Strongly condemn this despicable act. All angles must be probed. Perpetrators of the heinous act must be punished. What role did J'khand border play? What elements of Bajrang Dal, Maoist or BJP involved. Let the truth be found by investigation," said TMC leader Derek O’ Brien.

This is the second incidence where a BJP party worker has been allegedly murdered by TMC workers in West Bengal.

Earlier, a dead body of Trilochan Mahato (18) was found hanging by a tree with a poster on his back on May 30.

"Being involved with BJP politics at the age of 18 claimed your life. I have been searching for you since the elections and now you are dead," read the poster in Bengali.