BJP worker killed in Howrah; W.B. CM promises law to seize properties of accused
Political violence resulting in death is a serious threat to democracy.
A BJP worker, Prasanta Dey, was killed in West Bengal's Howrah district on Wednesday (June 17, 2026) by a mob led by Trinamool Congress deputy pradhan Sk, Mafijul. The incident occurred after a group of BJP workers questioned the deputy pradhan and his associates regarding alleged corruption and electoral violence. The West Bengal Chief Minister, Suvendu Adhikari, promised compensation and a job to Dey's wife and announced plans for a new law to auction the properties of accused individuals in such cases.
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— The Hindu
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A BJP worker was fatally attacked by a mob led by a Trinamool Congress official in West Bengal, prompting the Chief Minister to promise legal action against the accused.
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