Siliguri, Oct. 22 -- A 27-year-old BJP worker was allegedly hacked to death with sharp weapons and then shot at close range at Ramkeli in the Mahadipur area under English Bazar police station in West Bengal's Malda district on Wednesday night, triggering tension in the locality.
Police have arrested one person in connection with the murder, while the prime accused, popularly known as Satru Ghosh, remains absconding.
The deceased, identified as Samir Ghosh, was allegedly attacked at his residence. According to family members, the assailants first hacked him with sharp weapons and then opened fire on him. Several other people were reportedly injured in the incident.
Malda Superintendent of Police Anupam Singh said Rajen Ghosh had been arre...