TMC Councillor Arrested After Elderly Man Dies Following Alleged Assault Over Illegal Construction

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News18•08-02-2026, 21:30
TMC Councillor Arrested After Elderly Man Dies Following Alleged Assault Over Illegal Construction
- •TMC councillor Rabindra Nath Bhattacharya arrested in North 24 Parganas after an elderly man, Tulsi Adhikari, died.
- •Adhikari's family alleges he was assaulted by the councillor for protesting illegal construction near his home.
- •The family claims Bhattacharya repeatedly punched, slapped, and kicked the 80-year-old, causing him to collapse.
- •Bhattacharya denies allegations, calling them baseless and politically motivated, claiming he was attacked instead.
- •TMC MP Partha Bhowmik condemned the action, stating the party supports administrative action and will disassociate from such individuals.
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