Malda BJP Leader Murder: Two Prime Accused Remanded to 10-Day Judicial Custody

Malda: A district court in West Bengal’s Malda district on Friday remanded Shatru Ghosh and Chhotan Ghosh, the two prime accused in the murder of local BJP leader Samir Ghosh, to 10 days of judicial custody. The duo were arrested on Thursday.Samir Ghosh was allegedly attacked on Wednesday night at his residence in the Ramkell area under English Bazar police station while Durga idol immersion activities were underway. According to his family, the assailants attacked him with sharp weapons before shooting him at close range, killing him on the spot.The victim’s family alleged that he had faced threats because of his association with the BJP and claimed the murder was premeditated.Malda district police are investigating the case. Meanwhile, the Trinamool Congress has denied allegations linking the killing to political rivalry or its involvement. The motive behind the murder remains subject to investigation.