US EditionWest Bengal LoP Suvendu Adhikari's Convoy Allegedly Attacked in Cooch Behar
COOCH BEHAR DISTRICT, WEST BENGAL, AUG 5 – Suvendu Adhikari's convoy was attacked with stones and sticks amid political tensions over alleged harassment of BJP workers and protests against the National Register of Citizens, BJP leaders said.
- On Tuesday, Suvendu Adhikari’s convoy was allegedly attacked by Trinamool Congress supporters at Khagrabari Chowpati around 12.35 pm in Cooch Behar.
- Adhikari was heading to meet the Superintendent of Police of Cooch Behar over reports of attacks on party legislators in the recent past, after securing a Calcutta High Court order.
- Soon, the mob attacked the convoy with bamboo sticks, iron rods, and pelted stones, shattering windshields of multiple vehicles.
- The BJP condemned the attack, stating `Adhikari escaped unhurt because his bulletproof vehicle withstood the attack` and police arrested one suspect.
- In response, the Trinamool Congress organised protests at 19 spots, with Mamata Banerjee stating, `I won't allow the implementation of NRC or the building of detention camps in Bengal`.
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Suvendu Adhikari’s convoy attacked in Cooch Behar; BJP alleges 'murderous attempt' by TMC
Suvendu Adhikari’s convoy attacked in Cooch Behar; BJP alleges 'murderous attempt' by TMC The convoy of Leader of Opposition in the West Bengal Assembly, Suvendu Adhikari, came under attack, described by the BJP as a “murderous attempt”, allegedly by TMC supporters during a protest programme in Cooch Behar on Tuesday, sparking widespread tension in the North Bengal district.The Trinamool Congress, however, rubbished the allegations and called it…
BJP leaders allege that a crowd carrying Trinamool Congress flags and black flags gathered at Khagrabari crossing at around 12.35 pm. At the same time, Shubhendu Adhikari's convoy was passing through there.
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