Political Tensions Explode in West Bengal: The Arjun Singh Attack

BJP leader Arjun Singh's office-residence in West Bengal was allegedly attacked with stones, bombs, and gunfire. Singh accused TMC-affiliated individuals, with local police reportedly not intervening. While Singh was injured, local police reported no confirmed injuries, and the investigation continues amid political blame-shifting.

Political tensions in West Bengal escalated as former Lok Sabha MP and BJP leader Arjun Singh's office-cum-residence was allegedly attacked on Friday morning. The incident involved stone-throwing, bomb hurling, and gunfire around 8:30 a.m., according to Singh, in North 24 Parganas' Bhatpara.

Singh, who suffered a splinter wound, accused individuals with ties to the Trinamool Congress (TMC) and local police of complicity. He alleged police inaction allowed the assailants to openly brandish firearms amidst the Navratri Puja celebrations. Claims surfaced of 15 bombs being thrown during the incident.

An officer confirmed no injuries but indicated investigations are ongoing. Meanwhile, the blame-game continues as Jagatdal MLA and TMC member Somenath Shyam accused Singh of firing shots himself, suggesting the attack was staged amid failed political aspirations.

(With inputs from agencies.)