A BJP worker died after he was allegedly assaulted during a confrontation with fellow party workers in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas district, police said on Sunday, according to news agency Press Trust of India.The confrontation in Panihati was reportedly triggered by the assault of a local businessman. The deceased was identified as Arup Saha.A police officer told PTI that Saha was allegedly attacked on Saturday evening after he intervened when his wife, Ruma Saha, a BJP functionary, was verbally abused by other party workers.
She had protested against the alleged assault on the businessman."The initial probe revealed that a dispute erupted after the BJP Yuva Morcha president of Panihati Mandal-1 was accused of assaulting a businessman. Ruma Saha, the BJP secretary of the same mandal, reportedly objected to the assault, following which some party workers abused her," the officer said.
Arup Saha, who was also associated with the BJP, intervened when he saw his wife being harassed. A group of people then allegedly attacked him.He suffered serious injuries and was taken to Sagar Dutta Medical College and Hospital, where he died on Sunday morning, the officer told PTI. "His wife alleged that a section of workers who had switched allegiance to the BJP from the Trinamool Congress were behind the incident," the officer said.Ruma Saha also alleged that these workers had been creating disturbances within the party."We are looking into all aspects of the matter.
The allegations are being examined, and appropriate legal action will be taken against those found responsible," the police officer said.Panihati BJP MLA Ratna Debnath visited the area and accused former Trinamool Congress members who had joined the BJP of creating unrest. She alleged that such people had repeatedly attacked others and said such activities would not be tolerated.Police are investigating the alleged assault that led to Saha's death and have said legal action will be taken against those found responsible.- Ends(With PTI inputs)