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West Bengal: TMC panchayat member killed in broad daylight

India

Trinamool Congress panchayat member Pintu Chakraborty was attacked and killed by unidentified people at a busy auto-rickshaw stand in Hooghly, West Bengal, while heading home.
Witnesses say the attackers used sharp weapons and quickly fled the scene.

Police are investigating the matter

Chakraborty was rushed to a hospital but sadly didn't survive. Police are investigating and looking for those responsible.
State Transport Minister Snehasis Chakraborty, who knew him personally, called the murder shocking and is pushing for a thorough probe.
Meanwhile, opposition leaders are hinting at possible TMC infighting behind the attack, but police are still following leads to get answers.