A Trinamool Congress (TMC) worker from the South 24 Parganas district in West Bengal has reported the burning of his house, alleging that the act was motivated by his political affiliation, a group of individuals reportedly surrounded Suman Haldar’s residence.

According to Haldar, the assailants first secured the main entrance from the outside, subsequently igniting a motorcycle parked on the property. As flames rapidly engulfed the vehicle, Haldar and his family narrowly managed to escape through a rear exit, avoiding what could have been a severe disaster.

CCTV Footage Under Investigation

CCTV footage from a camera located near the property has surfaced as a critical element in the ongoing investigation. The video allegedly shows a man in a cap surveying the area shortly before the incident occurred. After roaming around for some time, the individual reportedly reappears carrying a bag, which he places down before picking up a bottle and moving toward the house.

Haldar contends that this footage substantiates his claims that the attack was planned in advance and driven by his allegiance to the TMC. The police are currently reviewing this footage, along with other evidence, to reconstruct the timeline of events and identify any suspects involved.

As of now, no arrests have been made, and law enforcement has yet to confirm the motive behind the alleged arson attack. The situation remains tense as investigators work to ascertain all details surrounding the incident.

Political Tensions Rise Amidst Recent Events

This incident takes place in a climate of heightened political unrest in West Bengal, specifically within South 24 Parganas, an area that has seen multiple politically sensitive occurrences in recent days. Notably, fresh controversy was sparked when local residents reportedly discovered a substantial stockpile of flood-relief supplies at the office of TMC Member of Parliament Bapi Haldar.

Reports indicate that the discovered materials, which were intended for flood-affected and economically disadvantaged families, were found stored in the MP’s office instead of being distributed to those in need. This finding led to protests and instances of vandalism as local citizens and members of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) voiced their discontent.

Earlier on the same day, TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee claimed he sustained a head injury after being allegedly attacked by BJP supporters outside a police station in Hooghly district. This confrontation occurred while he was presenting a memorandum against the arrest of party members following the recent elections.

Moreover, the preceding day saw another disturbance involving TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee. He was reportedly assaulted by locals during his visit to Sonarpur in South 24 Parganas, where he had gone to meet families impacted by post-election violence. Such incidents contribute to the escalating tensions within the region.

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