A violent clash broke out between two rival factions of the Trinamool Congress (TMC) in Rajarhat near Kolkata on Friday. The clash triggered panic in the area, as 15-20 rounds of gunfire were reported. Police have since deployed a heavy force in the locality to maintain order and are investigating the incident.
The confrontation involved supporters of Bidhannagar Municipal Corporation Chairman Sabyasachi Dutta and Rajarhat-Newtown MLA Tapas Chatterjee, both prominent TMC leaders with a history of internal rivalry, Jagran.com reported citing police sources.
Initial reports suggest the violence was sparked by an invitation extended to Sabyasachi Dutta by TMC worker Azad Baba for an Eid celebration. This reportedly angered supporters of Tapas Chatterjee, who allegedly retaliated by opening fire at Azad Baba’s residence.
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Eyewitnesses claimed that around 100 individuals, allegedly linked to Tapas’s group, arrived on motorcycles and launched a violent attack. Azad Baba alleged that the mob not only opened fire but also physically assaulted him and his associates.
As tension persists in the area, police remain on high alert while further investigation is underway to identify and apprehend those involved in the armed clash.
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In separate news, Trinamool Congress (TMC) leaders and workers staged protests across West Bengal on Friday against the Centre’s hike in lifesaving drug prices, following party chief Mamata Banerjee’s call. Minority organisations also protested the Waqf Amendment Bill 2025. Protesters alleged the bill was forcefully passed in both Houses to divide the nation and seize Muslim properties.
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