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Crime
Man Killed in Clash Between Rival Political Groups in Medinipur, West Bengal
✍️ NDTV
🗓 27 Sep 2026, 04:48 AM
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A man died during a confrontation between two political factions in Medinipur, West Bengal, with locals alleging his BJP affiliation, a claim denied by the party’s newly appointed district president.
A violent clash erupted between two rival political groups in Medinipur, West Bengal, resulting in the death of a man whose identity has not been officially released. Local witnesses reported that the deceased was associated with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), a claim that quickly became a point of contention.
The BJP’s newly appointed organisational district president, Soumen Tiwari, publicly refuted the allegation, stating that the party had no connection to the victim and that the claim was unfounded. Tiwari emphasized that the party would cooperate with authorities to clarify the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Police have launched an investigation into the clash, collecting statements from participants and by‑standers. The incident adds to a series of political confrontations in the region, prompting calls for heightened security during future gatherings.
The BJP’s newly appointed organisational district president, Soumen Tiwari, publicly refuted the allegation, stating that the party had no connection to the victim and that the claim was unfounded. Tiwari emphasized that the party would cooperate with authorities to clarify the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Police have launched an investigation into the clash, collecting statements from participants and by‑standers. The incident adds to a series of political confrontations in the region, prompting calls for heightened security during future gatherings.