BJP supporter shot dead by unidentified miscreants in West Bengal's Malda district

A BJP supporter, identified as Samir Ghosh, was shot dead by unidentified people in West Bengal’s Malda district, the police told PTI on Thursday.

According to an official, Ghosh was initially assaulted with sharp weapons and then shot twice in Ramkeli area under jurisdiction of English Bazar police station.

Locals alleged the victim was killed by people owing allegiance to a rival political party.


Following the murder, the two groups clashed in the area, leaving six people injured, police said.

Authorities added that the injured have been admitted to Malda Medical College and Hospital.

Officials said that a police contingent has been deployed in the area and the situation is under control.

(With inputs from PTI)