North India Statesman
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Before the West Bengal Assembly elections 2026, political temperature and political violence has reached its peak in the state. The situation went completely out of control outside Jagaddal police station on Sunday night when supporters of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Trinamool Congress (TMC) clashed badly with each other. This violent clash has taken place at a very sensitive time when Prime Minister Narendra Modi is about to address a big election rally in the same area.
How did the spark of violence erupt?
According to reports, this entire controversy started around 10 pm on Sunday night. The sequence of events was as follows:
BJP candidates reached the police station: BJP candidate Rajesh Kumar had reached Jagaddal police station to collect a copy of a case allegedly registered in the name of Mamata Banerjee.
Entry of TMC supporters: Around the same time, local Trinamool Congress councilor Manoj Pandey also barged into the same police station with several of his supporters.
The atmosphere deteriorated as soon as Arjun Singh arrived: The situation became more tense when BJP leader Arjun Singh also reached the police station. Eyewitnesses allege that as soon as they came out of their car, a heated argument and sloganeering started between the two parties, which turned violent within a few minutes.
Panic on Ghoshpara Road: country made bombs and firing
According to claims from local sources, during the clash, a TMC worker was allegedly attacked first, following which there was fierce retaliation from the other side.
Within no time this violent clash spread from the police station to the main Ghoshpara road.
There was a fierce scuffle between the two political groups and heavy stone pelting.
Several people were allegedly killed to spread terror in the area. desi bomb were thrown and firing Incidents of firing also came to light.
CISF jawan shot, admitted to hospital
Amidst this huge uproar and bombing, the security forces trying to control the situation also suffered losses. A Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) jawan has been injured by a bullet during the firing. At present, the injured soldier has been admitted to Bhatpara State General Hospital for immediate treatment, where he is undergoing treatment. After this incident, there is an atmosphere of fear in the entire area and heavy security forces have been deployed.
