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Moneycontrol15-01-2026, 09:44

Murshidabad BDO Office Vandalized During SIR Hearing; BJP Blames TMC MLA, 2 Arrested

  • The Block Development Office (BDO) in Farakka, Murshidabad, was vandalized during a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) hearing, injuring an election official.
  • Farakka BDO Junaid Ahamed lodged a complaint, stating miscreants damaged government property around 1:30 pm.
  • BJP MLA Gouri Sankar accused TMC's Farakka MLA Manirul Islam of leading the vandalism and criticized CM Mamata Banerjee.
  • TMC MLA Manirul Islam denied allegations, claiming the SIR exercise targets minorities and that "common people" were responsible, not TMC workers.
  • Police arrested two individuals; the state government ordered enhanced security for SIR officials, and the Election Commission may initiate suo motu FIRs.

Why It Matters: Murshidabad BDO office vandalized during SIR hearing, leading to political blame game and arrests.

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