Bengal BJP demands death penalty for Trinamool leader arrested for murder
Alleged murder and demand for capital punishment raise concerns about justice and potential abuse of power.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) staged a protest in Barrackpore, West Bengal, demanding capital punishment for Rabindra Nath Bhattacharya, a Trinamul Congress councillor arrested for allegedly assaulting an 80-year-old man who later died. Arjun Singh, former MP and Tapas Ghosh, Barrackpore organizational district BJP president led the protest, alleging preferential treatment of Bhattacharya in police custody. The opposition party also demanded justice for the victim's family.
9 FEB 2026
· THIS STORY — The Hindu
Bengal BJP demands death penalty for Trinamool leader arrested for murder
— The Hindu
Trinamool Congress councillor Rabindranath Bhattacharya was arrested for allegedly assaulting an 81-year-old man and his son, leading to his suspension from the party.
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