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Crime
Bengal Woman Loses Baby After Husband Assaulted by Alleged BJP Workers
✍️ TOI City
🗓 01 Nov 2026, 07:00 AM
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In Cooch Behar, an 8‑month‑pregnant woman, Priya Pal, delivered a stillborn child after her husband, Debajit Barman, was assaulted by suspected BJP workers. Two suspects have been arrested.
The incident occurred on a weekday evening when Debajit Barman was returning home from work in Cooch Behar district. According to police reports, a group of men identified as BJP workers confronted him and physically assaulted him, causing him to fall.
Priya Pal, who was eight months pregnant at the time, was rushed to the district hospital where she delivered a stillborn baby. Both mother and father were admitted for treatment and monitoring.
Police have detained two individuals suspected of the assault and are conducting a search for additional accused persons. The investigation is ongoing.
The local authorities have urged calm and assured that the matter will be resolved through legal channels.
Priya Pal, who was eight months pregnant at the time, was rushed to the district hospital where she delivered a stillborn baby. Both mother and father were admitted for treatment and monitoring.
Police have detained two individuals suspected of the assault and are conducting a search for additional accused persons. The investigation is ongoing.
The local authorities have urged calm and assured that the matter will be resolved through legal channels.