Trinamool Activist Fatally Attacked in Murshidabad, Bengal

Rapid Summary:

• A Trinamool Congress (TMC) activist, Sasthi Ghosh, was allegedly murdered in Bharatpur, Murshidabad district on July 23, 2025.
• Ghosh was reportedly attacked with a sharp tool while returning home and died upon arrival at the hospital.
• Police suspect personal enmity related to property matters but are still investigating the motive. Search operations are underway to trace the suspects.
• The family of the deceased claimed that his political association with TMC led to his death.
• Opposition BJP and Congress leaders alleged that infighting within TMC over turf control or illegal funds might be behind the murder.

– BJP’s Dilip Ghosh cited internal conflicts over money from crime syndicates as cause.
– Congress leader Adhir Chowdhury pointed to disputes over “cut money” within TMC ranks as reason for the incident.

• Local MLA Humayun Kabir rejected claims of political motives and attributed it rather to personal enmity between village groups. He expressed support for police investigation into identifying culprits.

Separately:

• In another incident in Kakdwip area (South 24 Parganas district), a nephew of a panchayat member was found hacked to death in an open field shortly after leaving home on July 23, 2025. Investigation is ongoing.

Indian Opinion Analysis:

These incidents raise notable concerns about law and order issues in West Bengal’s rural areas amid heightened political volatility.While authorities emphasize personal motives behind