BJP worker found dead in north Kolkata, Amit Shah to visit his residence

The deceased, a BJP Yuva Morcha activist, was found hanging in Ghosh Bagan area of north Kolkata, police said.

Published on: May 6, 2022, 11:51:07 IST

By HT News Desk, Kolkata/New Delhi

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A Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) youth worker was found hanging inside an abandoned building ‘under mysterious circumstances’, sparking tensions in Kashipur area of north Kolkata in West Bengal Friday morning. Union home minister Amit Shah, who is on a two-day visit to West Bengal, is expected to visit the BJP worker's residence today afternoon.

BJP worker was found dead inside an abandoned building in north Kolkata. (Picture for representation only)

Protests were reported in the area and an altercation broke out between the TMC and BJP workers and police had to intervene to keep situations under control.

The BJP has cancelled all celebrations over Shah's arrival in the city, a senior party leader said. A senior BJP leader said Shah was upset after hearing the news and told them to ‘cancel his grand welcome at the Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport’ in Kolkata.

The deceased was identified as Arjun Chowrasia, 26, a BJP Yuva Morcha activist. He was found hanging in Ghosh Bagan area of north Kolkata, police said, as quoted by news agency PTI. It is not clear as of yet if it is a case of suicide or a politically-driven murder.

Heavy security has been deployed in the area in anticipation of clashes between the ruling Trinamool Congress and the BJP as senior leaders start arriving at the site. Locals and family members have refused to hand over the body to the police for postmortem.

The BJP as well as the victim’s family members have alleged that he was murdered by the ruling TMC, which has denied the charge. He was allegedly receiving threats from the time TMC returned to power in May 2021 after the assembly elections. Police said no suicide note was found from the spot.

"He was an efficient party worker. We found him dead this morning," said state BJP spokesperson Samik Bhattacharya.

Refuting the allegations, TMC MP Santanu Sen said, "The allegations against us are baseless. Let the police investigate the matter".

Police said an investigation into the incident has been launched.

(With PTI inputs)

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