Tragic Assassination of Popular TMC Councillor Dulal Sarkar

Five individuals have been arrested in connection with the murder of Dulal Sarkar, a TMC councillor in Malda. Shot by assailants, Sarkar was a close associate of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. The incident has raised concerns over councilor security during festival times.

Police announced the arrest of five suspects linked to the murder of Trinamool Congress councillor Dulal Sarkar in Malda. The killing, which took place on Thursday, has intensified concerns over the safety of politicians in the region.

Dulal Sarkar was a prominent figure in English Bazar town, often seen as a confidant to Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. He was tragically shot multiple times by miscreants who trailed him into a shop after a failed attempt to escape on a motorcycle.

Citing negligence, Banerjee criticized the local police's failure to ensure Sarkar's security, especially during the ongoing festive season. This incident has sparked a debate on political safety in the state.

(With inputs from agencies.)