Post-poll violence in Bengal, BJP worker killed, TMC supporter injured

• Hafijur Sheikh was attacked and killed in Nadia district by a group of men
• BJP accuses TMC, while TMC claims the violence is due to personal feuds
• Governor C V Ananda Bose calls for immediate action and offers shelter to victims at Raj Bhavan

Post-poll violence continues to plague West Bengal, with a recent incident leaving a TMC worker and a BJP supporter injured in a district clash. This violent trend follows the aftermath of the Lok Sabha elections, reflecting deep political tensions in the region.

In one incident, BJP worker Hafijur Sheikh was playing carrom in Kaliganj, Nadia district, when a group of 10-12 men on motorbikes attacked him. They first shot Sheikh and then hacked him to death. The BJP blames the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) for the attack, while the TMC attributes the violence to a family feud. Local residents protested for hours, preventing police from removing the body.

In another case, a TMC worker, Rezzak Hossain, was attacked in Cooch Behar by men wielding sharp weapons. He survived the assault and is currently hospitalized. Additionally, a BJP leader's home in Canning was attacked, resulting in injuries to his family members.

The violence has prompted strong reactions from political leaders. West Bengal BJP president Sukanta Majumdar warned TMC supporters of severe retaliations, referring to potential "Uttar Pradesh treatment" for the accused. Meanwhile, Governor C V Ananda Bose has urged Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to take immediate action to restore peace, even offering refuge to affected citizens at Raj Bhavan if necessary.

The Election Commission has responded by ordering repolling in some affected areas and extending the deployment of central forces in the state until June 19 to maintain order.