Overview
- Family sources say Murmu will be flown to AIIMS Delhi for further treatment after about 20 days in a Siliguri hospital.
- Doctors advised him complete rest with no speaking for two months due to a damaged jaw, loose teeth and blurred vision, his wife said.
- His security cover has been upgraded to Y-plus, which typically deploys around 11 personnel including personal security officers and commandos.
- Jalpaiguri police say five suspects have been arrested over the October 6 assault during a visit to flood-affected areas.
- The BJP alleges Trinamool Congress involvement and is seeking a CBI or NIA probe, a claim the TMC denies.