Bengal Labourer Lynched in Odisha Over Aadhaar Query; TMC Alleges Targeting of Workers

• Jewel Sheikh, a 30-year-old migrant labourer from West Bengal, was lynched in Odisha's Sambalpur district.
• Family and co-workers allege he was attacked on suspicion of being an illegal Bangladeshi immigrant after being asked for Aadhaar.
• Odisha police deny the immigrant angle, stating the incident occurred over a bidi demand; six people have been arrested.
• Trinamool Congress (TMC) alleges targeting of Bengali migrants in BJP-ruled states, demanding justice and protection.

Why It Matters: Bengal labourer lynched in Odisha, sparking debate over migrant targeting vs. bidi dispute.