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BJP MLA’s Son and Driver Arrested in Shooting of TMC Leader

Detention of the MLA’s son alongside his driver heightens local rivalries ahead of next year’s elections in a region marked by partisan clashes.

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Overview

  • Dipankar Roy, son of BJP MLA Sukumar Roy, and his driver Uttam Gupta were arrested on July 5 in connection with the late-night attack on TMC panchayat leader Raju Dey.
  • Police seized a black SUV allegedly owned by the MLA and recovered CCTV footage that authorities say links the vehicle to the crime scene.
  • A First Information Report has been filed and police say the investigation into the shooting is ongoing.
  • Raju Dey underwent surgery for a bullet wound to his shoulder and is now reported to be in stable condition at a private hospital.
  • The TMC accuses the BJP of orchestrating a politically motivated assault, while Sukumar Roy denies any involvement and attributes the attack to internal TMC disputes.