Arson Suspected as West Medinipur Farmer's Paddy Burns to Ashes

• Ripe paddy from approximately four bighas, valued at ₹60,000, was burnt in a fire at Radhanagar village, West Medinipur.
• Farmer Swapan Mandal and his family are distraught after losing their year's hard work.
• Locals and the affected farmer allege intentional arson, taking advantage of the night.
• The incident has caused significant financial and mental devastation to the farmer.
• Administration has been informed, and an investigation, action, and compensation are sought.

Why It Matters: Farmer Swapan Mandal lost his entire paddy harvest to suspected arson in West Medinipur.