This is the fourth such police encounter in seven months under the BJP government. The Trinamool Congress has criticised the government for conducting encounters without judicial trials and challenged the official account of the incident.
BJP and Trinamool Congress clash after police encounter in Raiganj sparks controversy
A political conflict has arisen between the BJP and Trinamool Congress after a police encounter in Raiganj, West Bengal. Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari defended the police, stating they acted lawfully in self-defence after being attacked.

