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BJP MP Khagen Murmu Injured in Stone-Pelting During Flood Relief in Jalpaiguri

BJP leaders blame TMC for the assault, a charge not independently verified.

Overview

  • Reports say stones were thrown at Murmu’s delegation in Nagrakata, Jalpaiguri, while they distributed aid to flood-hit residents.
  • The Week reports he sustained a head injury, was taken to hospital, and his vehicle was damaged.
  • Siliguri MLA Dr Shankar Ghosh was also injured during the incident, according to the coverage.
  • BJP leaders Amit Malviya and Suvendu Adhikari alleged TMC involvement, with Adhikari framing the attack as intimidation; the articles cite no independent confirmation.
  • Party leaders said relief efforts would continue as North Bengal reels from heavy rains, landslides, and displacement.