Trinamool Congress leader arrested in murder of party councillor in West Bengal

thehindu.com

Trinamool Congress leader Narendra Nath Tewari was arrested on January 8, 2024, for his alleged role in the murder of party councillor Dulal Sarkar in West Bengal. Tewari and local criminal Swapan Sharma reportedly hired contract killers for ₹50 lakhs. Sarkar was shot on January 2, and police have arrested seven people in total, including Tewari and Sharma. The investigation revealed a possible connection to factionalism within the party, as Tewari and Sarkar had a history of conflict. A Special Investigation Team is looking into the case, with two suspects still at large. Police believe the crime involved careful planning and coordination among several individuals.


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