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TMC leader Kunal Ghosh attacked again in West Bengal; car vandalised, MLA says death threats
✍️ India TV News
🗓 27 Sep 2026, 03:46 PM
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Kunal Ghosh, a senior Trinamool Congress figure in West Bengal, was assaulted for a second time and his vehicle was vandalised, while a party MLA reported receiving death threats.
Kunal Ghosh, a prominent member of the Trinamool Congress in West Bengal, faced another physical assault this week. The incident occurred after his car was found vandalised, with visible damage to the body and windows. Local police were alerted and have begun an investigation into the attack and the property damage.
According to party sources, the assault appears to be part of a series of threats directed at Ghosh, who has been vocal on several regional issues. The same party MLA who reported the attack also claimed to have received explicit death threats, raising concerns about a broader pattern of intimidation against TMC representatives.
Law enforcement officials have not disclosed the identity of any suspects, but they have promised to increase security for Ghosh and other party members. The incident adds to a growing list of politically motivated confrontations in the state, prompting calls for swift action to ensure the safety of elected officials.
The Trinamool Congress has condemned the violence, urging the state government to take decisive steps to protect its leaders. The party also demanded a thorough probe to bring the perpetrators to justice and to deter future attacks.
No injuries were reported beyond the damage to the vehicle, and Ghosh has not publicly commented on the incident as of the latest statements.
According to party sources, the assault appears to be part of a series of threats directed at Ghosh, who has been vocal on several regional issues. The same party MLA who reported the attack also claimed to have received explicit death threats, raising concerns about a broader pattern of intimidation against TMC representatives.
Law enforcement officials have not disclosed the identity of any suspects, but they have promised to increase security for Ghosh and other party members. The incident adds to a growing list of politically motivated confrontations in the state, prompting calls for swift action to ensure the safety of elected officials.
The Trinamool Congress has condemned the violence, urging the state government to take decisive steps to protect its leaders. The party also demanded a thorough probe to bring the perpetrators to justice and to deter future attacks.
No injuries were reported beyond the damage to the vehicle, and Ghosh has not publicly commented on the incident as of the latest statements.