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Crime
Congress Leader Fatally Shot and Hacked Near Home in West Bengal
✍️ indianexpress.com
🗓 17 Aug 2026, 06:37 AM
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A senior Congress leader was shot and hacked to death near his residence in West Bengal, while his son, a law student, was also killed.
A senior Congress leader was shot and hacked to death near his residence in West Bengal, according to local police reports. The attack took place early on a Sunday morning, with the assailants reportedly entering the premises and firing multiple shots before the victim was struck with a blunt instrument.
The leader’s son, a law student, was also present at the scene and was killed in the same incident. Witnesses say the attackers fled the area immediately after the assault.
Police have launched an investigation and are searching for suspects. The local police station has urged anyone with information to come forward.
The incident has shocked the political community, with party officials calling for a swift and thorough inquiry into the motive and perpetrators.
The leader’s son, a law student, was also present at the scene and was killed in the same incident. Witnesses say the attackers fled the area immediately after the assault.
Police have launched an investigation and are searching for suspects. The local police station has urged anyone with information to come forward.
The incident has shocked the political community, with party officials calling for a swift and thorough inquiry into the motive and perpetrators.