Violence Erupts in Cooch Behar: Convoy of WB LoP Suvendu Adhikari Attacked

In a shocking incident, the convoy of West Bengal Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari was attacked in Cooch Behar, a district in the northern part of the state. The attack occurred in the presence of police personnel, who were deployed to ensure the safety of the LoP. According to eyewitnesses, a group of unidentified miscreants pelted stones and bricks at the convoy, causing damage to several vehicles. Fortunately, no injuries were reported in the incident. The attack is believed to be a result of the ongoing political tensions in the state, with the ruling Trinamool Congress and the opposition Bharatiya Janata Party locked in a bitter battle. Suvendu Adhikari, who is also the MLA from Nandigram, was on his way to attend a party meeting in the district when the attack occurred. The police have launched an investigation into the incident and are reviewing CCTV footage to identify the perpetrators. The BJP has condemned the attack, calling it a ‘cowardly act’ and demanding action against the culprits. The TMC, on the other hand, has denied any involvement in the incident, terming it a ‘staged drama’ by the opposition. The incident has sparked widespread outrage, with many taking to social media to condemn the attack. The opposition has also demanded increased security for the LoP, citing the threat to his life. The state government has assured that it will take all necessary measures to ensure the safety of the LoP and other opposition leaders. The incident has once again highlighted the deteriorating law and order situation in the state, with many questioning the ability of the police to maintain peace. The BJP has also alleged that the police were ‘mute spectators’ during the attack, and that they failed to take adequate action to prevent the incident. The TMC, however, has countered that the police did their best to control the situation, and that the opposition is trying to ‘politicize’ the incident. The incident has also sparked a war of words between the two parties, with each side blaming the other for the attack. The opposition has also demanded a probe into the incident, citing the ‘failure’ of the police to prevent the attack. The state government has assured that it will take all necessary measures to ensure that such incidents do not recur in the future. The incident has also raised questions about the safety of opposition leaders in the state, with many expressing concern about the ‘intimidation’ tactics being used by the ruling party. The opposition has also alleged that the attack was ‘pre-planned’ and that the perpetrators were ‘known’ to the police. The incident has once again highlighted the need for increased security for opposition leaders in the state, and the need for the police to take proactive measures to prevent such incidents. The state government has assured that it will take all necessary measures to ensure the safety of the LoP and other opposition leaders, and to prevent such incidents in the future.

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