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.