Kolkata, November 12, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
Police have arrested two persons for allegedly beating a 36-year-old man to death with iron rods and bamboo sticks following a land dispute in Jabbar Palli, under Durgapur-Faridpur police station limits in West Burdwan district of West Bengal.
The deceased, identified as Shyamkumar Das, was killed on Wednesday night. He was known locally as a BJP worker. The arrested accused have been identified as Vijay Nandi and Prasun Pandey, while another accused, Ajay Nandi, is absconding.
Deputy Commissioner (East) of the Asansol-Durgapur Police Commissionerate, Raspreet Singh, said the victim died after being assaulted with bamboo sticks. He confirmed that two persons had been arrested and an investigation was underway.
According to local sources, an argument broke out between Shyamkumar and Ajay Nandi, Vijay Nandi and Prasun Pandey over an old land dispute while Kali idol immersion festivities were underway in the area. The argument allegedly escalated into a fight, during which Shyamkumar was attacked with rods and bamboo sticks by the accused and others.
He was rushed to Durgapur Ispat Hospital in a critical condition, where doctors declared him dead.
The victim’s father, Parimal Das, alleged that the accused were Trinamool Congress supporters and that an existing enmity with his son had led to the attack. The family has lodged a murder complaint with the police. Police are searching for the absconding accused.
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