Bengal Woman Dies in Car Crash as Political Row Erupts Over Alleged Harassment Claims

Police investigations suggest the crash was caused by a highway race, dismissing claims of harassment, while BJP and Trinamool trade accusations ahead of state elections.

A 27-year-old woman, Suchandra Chattopadhyay, died in a car accident in West Bengal's Paschim Bardhaman district while traveling with colleagues on National Highway 19.
Initial claims suggested the crash occurred as the victim's car was fleeing harassment from another vehicle, but police later stated CCTV footage showed her car chasing the other vehicle.
BJP leader Sukanta Majumdar accused the Trinamool government of failing to ensure women's safety, linking the incident to broader concerns about law and order in the state.
Trinamool spokesperson Kunal Ghosh dismissed the harassment allegations, calling the claims a 'motivated campaign' and emphasizing that the crash was a traffic-related issue.
The victim's family has protested the police's handling of the case, demanding arrests and raising concerns about potential bias in the investigation.