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BJP's 'Old vs New' Factional War: Worker Killed, Three Injured; Shocking CCTV Footage Emerges
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News18•26-09-2026, 17:15
BJP's 'Old vs New' Factional War: Worker Killed, Three Injured; Shocking CCTV Footage Emerges
- •A violent clash erupted between old and new factions of BJP in Hatihalaka, Midnapore Kotwali, West Bengal.
- •One BJP worker died and three others were injured in the conflict, leading to high tension in the area.
- •The dispute escalated after a procession by old BJP workers following the appointment of a new district president.
- •Early Saturday, old faction workers were attacked with sharp weapons, resulting in the death of Shamsher Biswas during treatment.
- •Shocking CCTV footage of the brawl has emerged, with police investigating and identifying those involved.
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The violent conflict erupted in the Hatihalaka area following a dispute over the appointment of the new BJP district president, leading to clashes between old and new party faction members.
A BJP worker named Shamsher Biswas died during treatment after being attacked with sharp weapons like 'tangi' and sticks, while three other workers sustained injuries and were hospitalized.
Police examined CCTV footage of the brawls to identify the attackers, deployed monitoring personnel as the area remained highly tense, and admitted the injured workers to Midnapore Medical College and Hospital.
