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Kolkata, October 16 (IANS) Another person has been arrested in connection with the attack on BJP MP Khagen Murmu and party MLA Shankar Ghosh in Nagarakata, Jalpaiguri, West Bengal.
With the latest arrest, six people have been arrested so far in the attack case.
According to police sources, a search operation was conducted in Nagarakata area on Wednesday night. The officials investigating the incident have arrested a person named Mannan Sarkar.
Jalpaiguri Additional Superintendent of Police Sameer Ahmed said on Thursday, “A person involved in the incident was arrested from Nagarakata on Wednesday night. His name is Mannan Sarkar. We will seek his custody after producing him in court. We are investigating whether anyone else was involved in the incident.”
Earlier, five people were arrested from Nagarakata in the case of attack on BJP leaders.
According to sources, many more people may be called for questioning as part of the ongoing investigation.
Police said that no one involved in the incident will be spared and the entire matter is being investigated thoroughly.
Earlier this month, Murmu and Ghosh faced opposition when they visited flood-hit areas in Nagarakata, Jalpaiguri to provide relief material.
A large number of people attacked BJP leaders with sticks and shoes. Stones were picked up from the river and thrown at his car, during which Murmu suffered serious injuries on his face. Later both the leaders were admitted to the hospital for treatment.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi had condemned the attack.
The BJP took out a protest rally in central Kolkata on Wednesday, condemning the attack on its tribal MP and demanding strict action against the culprits.
BJP supporters were seen carrying traditional tribal weapons, bow and arrows.
He raised his voice against the Mamata Banerjee government over the “atrocities” committed on tribal groups in the state.
BJP leaders, MPs and MLAs as well as several representatives of the tribal community attended the rally.
–IANS
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