. MOYNA: NIA arrested TMC worker Swapan Bhowmik in connection with the 2023 murder of a BJP booth president in the run-up to panchayat elections. Bhowmik, absconding for over a year and a half, was arrested from his daughter’s residence in Sabang in East Midnapore on Friday. The family of Bijoy Krishna Bhunia had approached Calcutta HC, alleging state-sponsored cover-up and demanding a central agency probe. HC subsequently handed over the probe to NIA. Bhunia, a BJP booth president at Goramahal village under Bakra gram panchayat, was abducted from outside his home on May 1, 2023. Hours later, he was found dead. Welcoming the arrest, BJP functionary Prosenjit Bhowmik said, “While the agency is doing its job, our only demand is justice.” TMC, however, called the arrest politically motivated. Pradip De, a local neta, said the central agency was being used as a tool to destabilise the party ahead of polls. NIA is expected to produce Bhowmik before a special court and seek his custody.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosIndia-EU FTA: Piyush Goyal Wraps Up Brussels Visit; Push To Accelerate Trade Deal Talks’Hope India Backs Denmark’: Danish MP Urges Delhi’s Support Amid Trump’s Greenland ThreatsOdisha Plane Crash: Nine-Seater Aircraft Crash-Lands Near Rourkela, 6 InjuredWhy Nations Fight Wars: Ajit Doval Breaks Down Power Game, Morale, Western Fear And India’s Rise’They Amended UAPA’: Owaisi Blames Congress For Umar Khalid And Sharjeel Imam’s Jail Without Trial’No Courage, No Strength’: Lt Gen Katiyar Ridicules Pak, Exposes Terror Strategy, Warns Against War’Hijab-Clad Woman As India’s PM’: Owaisi’s Remark Gets ‘Hindu Nation’ Retort From BJP’s Nitish Rane’India Will Develop Even On Autopilot’, Says NSA Ajit Doval As He Credits PM Modi’s LeadershipHindu Farmer Killing in Sindh Triggers Protests A Day After India Exposed Pak’s Record on MinoritiesDefence Spending Can Fuel Growth, Says CDS Anil Chauhan As India Rethinks Guns Versus Butter Debate123Photostories3-ingredient thick hot chocolate recipe for cosy winter nightsNupur Sanon and Stebin Ben’s romantic pictures together ahead of the dreamy wedding7 winter ladoos packed with protein that actually keep you fullStebin Ben’s most romantic songs that will make you fall in love with the singerTop motivational series to watch on OTTNupur Sanon best ethnic looks: A glimpse at the bride-to-be’s most stunning fashion momentsLittle verses, lasting values: Why shlokas matter in a child’s early years10 Nepali dishes trending right now and why they’re the ultimate comfort foodFrom shacks to skyline: North Chennai families get a fresh start in CMDA’s new housing hubFrom Coelacanth to Lamreys: 8 living animals that existed even before Dinosaurs123Hot PicksTrump tariffsUS Supreme CourtGold rate todayBengaluru newsCigarette price hikePublic holidays January 2026Bank Holidays JanuaryTop TrendingCandace OwensBill KennedyDonald TrumpVanessa BryantJaipur Audi AccidentDrew McIntyreAndhra Pradesh Student Missing in USWasim AkramWPL Live ScoreStefon Diggs
MOYNA: NIA arrested TMC worker Swapan Bhowmik in connection with the 2023 murder of a BJP booth president in the run-up to panchayat elections. Bhowmik, absconding for over a year and a half, was arrested from his daughter’s residence in Sabang in East Midnapore on Friday. The family of Bijoy Krishna Bhunia had approached Calcutta HC, alleging state-sponsored cover-up and demanding a central agency probe. HC subsequently handed over the probe to NIA. Bhunia, a BJP booth president at Goramahal village under Bakra gram panchayat, was abducted from outside his home on May 1, 2023. Hours later, he was found dead. Welcoming the arrest, BJP functionary Prosenjit Bhowmik said, “While the agency is doing its job, our only demand is justice.” TMC, however, called the arrest politically motivated. Pradip De, a local neta, said the central agency was being used as a tool to destabilise the party ahead of polls. NIA is expected to produce Bhowmik before a special court and seek his custody.
