BJP candidate from Diamond Harbour thrashed in TMC stronghold, 2 arrested

A BJP candidate and his supporters were allegedly thrashed in West Bengal's South 24 Parganas during their campaign on Friday morning. Two people have been arrested.

A day after the BJP Keshpur candidate’s car was attacked in West Medinipur district while he was touring his constituency, another party candidate was targeted in the state. BJP Diamond Harbour candidate Dipak Halder and his supporters were allegedly thrashed in Haridebpur area of South 24 Parganas during their election campaign on Friday morning. Following a verbal duel, Halder and his supporters were allegedly thrashed with sticks, police said. Dipak Haldar was taken to Diamond Harbor District Hospital where he is undergoing treatment.