Overview
- Demonstrations in Murshidabad’s Beldanga over the alleged killing of migrant worker Alauddin Sheikh in Jharkhand led to road and rail blockades, including on National Highway 12.
- Police used a lathi-charge to clear the blockades and detained about 30 people, with security forces positioned to prevent further unrest.
- Several journalists were attacked during the protests, an assault condemned by political leaders who urged restraint and adherence to law.
- TMC’s Abhishek Banerjee said he contacted the Jharkhand Chief Minister’s office and received assurances that the case would be investigated promptly.
- The West Bengal administration announced Rs 2 lakh for the family and a government job for the widow, set up help camps and helplines for migrants, and Banerjee accused the BJP and suspended leader Humayun Kabir of fomenting violence while Kabir urged central intervention.