Overview
- Juyel Rana, a 30-year-old worker from Murshidabad, died after a beating in Sambalpur on December 24, according to police statements.
- Odisha police said all accused were arrested within 12 hours, with the investigation overseen by the northern range IG and the Sambalpur SP.
- West Bengal Police registered a zero FIR at Suti, transferred the case to Odisha, reported six arrests, and dispatched a team now at Ainthapalli Police Station.
- Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee condemned what she called oppression of Bengali-speaking migrants in BJP-ruled states and pledged financial assistance to the family.
- Odisha BJP chief Manmohan Samal rejected Mamata’s allegation as baseless, and Union minister Giriraj Singh criticized her, reflecting escalating political tensions.