Overview

• Amar Roy, 31, was killed by motorcycle-borne gunmen at point-blank range during a busy weekly market in Dodairhat on August 9
• His companion sustained a leg injury in the attack and has been treated at a local hospital where he is now stable
• Cooch Behar District Police opened an investigation immediately but have yet to identify suspects or make any arrests
• Trinamool Congress leaders and activists have disrupted traffic with roadblocks and rallies to press for justice
• The BJP has denied involvement and attributed the killing to an internal Trinamool feud, heightening partisan accusations ahead of the 2026 assembly elections