KOLKATA: Clashes broke out between BJP and TMC supporters during an election campaign by a saffron party candidate in West Bengal’s South 24 Parganas district, with several police personnel also coming under attack while trying to control the situation.Eight people were detained in connection with the incident as raids were continuing in the area, an official said.While both sides accused each other of being responsible for the clash, Chief Electoral Officer Manoj Agarwal sought a report about it from the police.A sub-inspector-ranked police officer and three-four political party workers were beaten up during the clash as lathi-wielding men were seen chasing them on the busy road in Basanti Bazar area.Israel Iran WarMiddle East conflict: One Indian dead, another injured by missile debris in Abu Dhabi‘Man who ran Strait of Hormuz’: Iran navy commander Alireza Tangsiri killed in Israeli strikeBab al-Mandeb: How the ‘Gate of Tears’ may emerge as Iran’s second choke point after HormuzSub-inspector Sourav Guha received a head injury and had several stitches, the official said.Trouble began when BJP candidate from Basanti (SC) seat Bikash Sardar was campaigning in the area for the assembly polls to be held in the constituency on April 29, the second and final phase, the official said.Tension flared after BJP workers allegedly objected to the video recording of the campaign by TMC supporters who had assembled by the roadside, and a heated argument soon escalated into a physical confrontation, the official said.”As police intervened to disperse the crowd and restore order, the situation turned worse, and some personnel including the SI were attacked,” the official said.He said eight people were detained but did not specify their political identity.Sardar claimed, “TMC goons carried out an unprovoked attack on our workers when we were peacefully campaigning in the area. Police were inactive.” Taking a serious view of the incident, Chief Electoral Officer Manoj Agarwal asked for a report from the police top brass and wanted to know whether central forces were already in place when trouble began in the area.BJP state president Samik Bhattacharya said the brazen attack on his party workers showed how the ruling TMC has crushed all democratic principles in West Bengal and unleashed a reign of fear and terror to crush political dissent.”We call upon the EC to take a serious note of the incident. TMC should know they cannot get away with all these,” Bhattacharya said.TMC leaders, however, accused the BJP of instigating the violence.”The situation is now under control, and further investigation is underway,” the officer added. PTIEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosUS Lawmaker Brandon Gill’s Chhat Puja Remark Sparks Outrage, Indian Diaspora Hits Back Strongly’Only PM Modi Can…’: Ex-US Army Col Ridicules Pak’s Mediation Push In Iran War, Pitches India‘Get Serious Before It’s Too Late’, Trump To Iran; Indian Govt Says ‘Have Enough Fuel For 2 Months’West Asia Conflict: PM Modi To Chair Key Meet With CMs To Review Preparedness, PlansIAF Seeks Ultra-Light High-Altitude Drones To Enhance Garud Commandos Capabilities | WatchHow Precision Rockets Are Changing Modern Warfare | Pinaka System Explained’India Is An Oasis Of Energy Security’: Govt Says No Fuel Shortage, Warns Against Misinformation’China And India Cannot Be Moved Apart’: Chinese Envoy’s BIG Message To Delhi, Urges Good TiesIndia-US Defence Partnership Enters New Phase With Focus On Co-Development And Technology SharingUP CM Yogi Adityanath Warns Against LPG Hoarding As Global War Sparks Panic And Rumour Spread123PhotostoriesFrom Jameel Jamali to Ram Prasad and Ravi Choudhary; Rakesh Bedi’s memorable roles in BollywoodObjectum sexuality: 10 bizarre incidents where people “Married” objectsWhat men really want! 5 things husbands secretly wish from their wivesDurandhar 2’s Rakesh Bedi aka Jameel Jamali’s 5 memorable shows: From Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah to Shrimaan ShrimatiWant puffed-up pooris every time? Chef Ranveer Brar reveals 2 simple tricks to follow5 versatile bikes that adapt to every terrain with precisionTired of Shimla-Manali? Try these offbeat hill stations instead this summer5 classic Chuck Norris movies to watch this weekend: From ‘Code of Silence’ to ‘Forest Warrior’From meeting on ‘Uri’ sets to secretly marrying in Himachal:’Dhurandhar’ filmmaker Aditya Dhar and actress Yami Gautam’s heartwarming love storyFrom blobfish to blue-footed booby; 7 wild animals with seriously funny names!123Hot PicksKaroline LeavitTristan da Cunha8th Pay CommissionGold rate todayIncome Tax CalculatorPublic holidays April 2026Bank Holidays AprilTop TrendingOil Price TodayHyderabad MurderStrait of Hormuz Toll SystemDonald TrumpUAE Car InsuranceIndor Techie AccidentFlight Ticket Cancellation RulesWest Bengal ElectionLPG crisis reasonTransgender law
KOLKATA: Clashes broke out between BJP and TMC supporters during an election campaign by a saffron party candidate in West Bengal’s South 24 Parganas district, with several police personnel also coming under attack while trying to control the situation.Eight people were detained in connection with the incident as raids were continuing in the area, an official said.While both sides accused each other of being responsible for the clash, Chief Electoral Officer Manoj Agarwal sought a report about it from the police.A sub-inspector-ranked police officer and three-four political party workers were beaten up during the clash as lathi-wielding men were seen chasing them on the busy road in Basanti Bazar area.Sub-inspector Sourav Guha received a head injury and had several stitches, the official said.Trouble began when BJP candidate from Basanti (SC) seat Bikash Sardar was campaigning in the area for the assembly polls to be held in the constituency on April 29, the second and final phase, the official said.Tension flared after BJP workers allegedly objected to the video recording of the campaign by TMC supporters who had assembled by the roadside, and a heated argument soon escalated into a physical confrontation, the official said.“As police intervened to disperse the crowd and restore order, the situation turned worse, and some personnel including the SI were attacked,” the official said.He said eight people were detained but did not specify their political identity.Sardar claimed, “TMC goons carried out an unprovoked attack on our workers when we were peacefully campaigning in the area. Police were inactive.” Taking a serious view of the incident, Chief Electoral Officer Manoj Agarwal asked for a report from the police top brass and wanted to know whether central forces were already in place when trouble began in the area.BJP state president Samik Bhattacharya said the brazen attack on his party workers showed how the ruling TMC has crushed all democratic principles in West Bengal and unleashed a reign of fear and terror to crush political dissent.“We call upon the EC to take a serious note of the incident. TMC should know they cannot get away with all these,” Bhattacharya said.TMC leaders, however, accused the BJP of instigating the violence.“The situation is now under control, and further investigation is underway,” the officer added. PTI
