Overview
- Road and rail blockades on NH-12 and the Sealdah–Lalgola line began around 9 a.m. and were lifted after roughly five hours following discussions with the district magistrate and superintendent of police.
- Murshidabad authorities announced financial aid, employment for one family member of the deceased and a round-the-clock control room for migrant workers, and said they would liaise with Jharkhand police.
- Jharkhand police informed the family the body was found hanging in a rented room, while relatives allege he was lynched and the scene staged; both states’ agencies are pursuing inquiries.
- At least 12 people, including journalists, were injured during the unrest, with reports of assaults on media personnel and damage to police property.
- The incident triggered intense political reactions, with Mamata Banerjee alleging targeting of Bengali workers in BJP-ruled states and BJP leaders accusing the TMC government of failing to maintain order; TMC said Abhishek Banerjee sought action from Jharkhand’s chief minister.