India • Jun 21, 2025

Bengal BJP minority leader found dead, party alleges murder

Sheikh Bakibullah, who led the BJP's minority wing in Hooghly district's Goghat, was found dead at his home with his hands tied.
His family and party are calling it a "planned political murder" and reject any suggestion of suicide, saying it's an attempt to silence opposition voices.

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BJP blames TMC, says it's trying to eliminate opposition

The incident has sparked major tension locally—residents even clashed with police over handling Bakibullah's body.
Police have opened a murder case and are investigating possible political motives.
The BJP is blaming the ruling TMC for targeting opposition leaders ahead of the 2026 elections, raising bigger questions about safety and democracy in West Bengal right now.