Purulia, Feb. 13 -- Following the murder of Sukhen Mahato, a 24-year-old migrant worker from Purulia who was working in Pune, Maharashtra, TMC general secretary and MP Abhishek Banerjee met with the deceased's family and announced that TMC would pursue the matter legally and solve the case in 50 days, if Maharashtra police can't handle it.

In a video shared on his Facebook account, Banerjee called on the Maharashtra Police to remain vigilant, stating, "Maharashtra Police should ensure that the family receives justice. If those involved get bail, police should oppose it". In a direct challenge to the investigative process, he added, "If they can't, transfer the case to us; within 50 days, we will solve the case".

"If all the culprits are...