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Suvendu Adhikari visits family of deceased TMC worker in Halisahar

Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari visited the family of a deceased Trinamool Congress worker in Halisahar on Monday following the individual's death in police custody. Accompanied by several legislators and state officials, Adhikari announced the suspension of the investigating officer and the closure of the local police station's inspector in charge. He also pledged financial assistance and employment for the deceased worker's wife.

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What Happened

Suvendu Adhikari visited the residence of a deceased Trinamool Congress worker in Halisahar on Monday to meet with the grieving family. He was accompanied by several local legislators, including Arjun Singh and Sumana Sarkar, as well as senior police officials. The deceased individual, identified as Birju Kumar, had been arrested by police on Friday night in connection with allegations of extortion and violence in Kanchrapara.

Following his visit, Adhikari announced administrative actions, including the suspension of the investigating officer and the closure of the Halisahar police station's inspector in charge. He further declared that the state would provide the deceased worker's wife with ten lakh rupees in financial aid and a position as a government attendant. The incident has sparked significant political discourse regarding police conduct and custodial safety in the region.

Key Facts

  1. Suvendu Adhikari visited the family of a deceased TMC worker in Halisahar on Monday.
  2. The deceased worker, Birju Kumar, was arrested on Friday night on charges of extortion and violence.
  3. Adhikari announced the suspension of the investigating officer and the closure of the local police station's inspector in charge.
  4. The state government announced 10 lakh rupees in financial aid for the deceased worker's family.
  5. The deceased worker's wife was offered a job as a government attendant.

The Timeline3

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  1. 10 Aug

    1. SPSangbad Pratidin
      হালিশহরের নিহত তৃণমূল কর্মীর বাড়ি যাচ্ছেন শুভেন্দু, বদলের বাংলায় সৌজন্যের নজির
    2. SPSangbad Pratidin
      আইসি ক্লোজ ও আইও সাসপেন্ড, তৃণমূল কর্মীর মৃত্যুতে হালিশহরে গিয়ে ‘অ্যাকশন’ শুভেন্দুর
    3. Ututtarbanga-sambad
      Halisahar custodial death controversy | হালিশহরে মৃত তৃণমূলকর্মীর বাড়িতে মুখ্যমন্ত্রী শুভেন্দু অধিকারী, পুলিশি হেপাজতের মৃত্যু নিয়ে তুঙ্গে রাজনৈতিক তরজা

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