Fresh Tension In Bengal's Sandeshkhali, Trinamool MLA's Aide Attacked

Women BJP supporters accused the Trinamool Congress administration of filing false cases against BJP supporters.

Fresh tension erupted at Sandeskhali island in West Bengal today when BJP supporters allegedly attacked a Trinamool Congress worker during a protest. Tatan Gayen, an aide of Trinamool MLA Sukumar Mahata, was attacked at a stone's throw from the local police station. Police reached the spot soon and riot control force was called in. 

The BJP took out a protest on the island today, with party workers accusing the Trinamool Congress government of foisting false cases against them.

The nondescript island in North 24 Parganas made national headlines after residents accused local Trinamool leaders, led by strongman Sheikh Shahjahan, of land grab, extortion and sexual harassment. Shahjahan, now expelled by Trinamool, is in CBI's custody in connection with a mob attack on Enforcement Directorate officials.