Bengal BJP worker’s death: Amit Shah condemns ‘political murder’, demands CBI probe
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A BJP worker was found dead in Kolkata’s Chitpur-Cossipore area on Friday. Condemning the incident, Union home Minister Amit Shah has demanded a CBI probe into the matter.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah condemned the death of a Bharatiya Janata Party worker in Kolkata’s Chitpur-Cossipore area. Calling it “political murder”, Amit Shah demanded a CBI investigation into the incident.
The BJP worker, identified as Arjun Chourasiya, was found hanging from the ceiling of an abandoned building on Friday, May 6. He was slated to lead a bike rally to welcome Amit Shah, who is on two-day visit of West Bengal.
Condemning the incident, Amit Shah demanded strict against those responsible.
Amit Shah meets family of deceased BJP worker, demands CBI investigation. Listen in. #ITVideo #AmitShah #WestBengal pic.twitter.com/bnJqYYkGeu
Speaking to the reporters, Amit Shah said, “Yesterday TMC government completed one year of its term. Today, political murders have started in the state. BJP condemns the murder of Arjun Chowrasia. I met the grieving family, his grandmother was also beaten. BJP demands CBI inquiry into the incident.”
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