Trinamool councillor arrested for allegedly ‘beating elderly man to death’ over illegal construction
Abuse of power by a public official resulting in death is a serious concern.
Rabindranath Bhattacharya, a Trinamool Congress councillor, was arrested on February 8th, 2026, in connection with the death of an 81-year-old man. Bhattacharya is accused of assaulting the deceased and his son over an illegal construction near their home. The family filed a complaint against him, leading to his arrest and subsequent suspension from the party for six years. BJP leader Arjun Singh led protests demanding capital punishment for Bhattacharya. The TMC stated that they will not shield anyone involved in such crimes.
9 FEB 2026
— The Hindu
Bengal BJP demands death penalty for Trinamool leader arrested for murder
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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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