TMC Leader And Mamata's 'Close Associate' Shot Dead By Bike-Borne Men In Bengal's Malda

Last Updated:January 02, 2025, 15:26 IST

Mamata Banerjee said that she is shocked and does not know how to convey condolences to the bereaved family.

Mamata Banerjee said Dulal Sarkar was with her since the inception of her party. (PTI/File)

Trinamool Congress leader Dulal, also known as Babla Sarkar, was shot dead on Thursday in West Bengal’s Malda district. In a post on X, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, said described Sarkar as her “close associate" and confirmed that he had been “murdered."

According to Bengali news website ABP Ananda, local sources revealed that Dulal was on his way to his factory after leaving the Trinamool Congress party office on Thursday morning when the attack took place.

Four assailants, riding two motorcycles, approached from behind and fired a total of four rounds. Sarkar was hit by three bullets, with injuries sustained in his shoulder.

“My close associate, and a very popular leader, Babla Sarkar has been murdered today. From the beginning of the Trinamool Congress, he (and his wife Chaitali Sarkar) worked hard for the party, and Babla was also elected a councillor. I am sad and hugely shocked after knowing about the incident. The culprits must be booked immediately," said Mamata Banerjee in her post on X.

Adding to her note, Mamata Banerjee said she is shocked and does not know how to convey condolences to the bereaved family.

“May God give Chaitali strength to survive and fight the battle," she the Chief Minister added.

Shortly after the incident, Trinamool leader Abhishek Banerjee urged the police to take swift action, regardless of political affiliations.

Trinamool leader Dulal Sarkar was receiving treatment at Malda Medical College Hospital after being shot. Reports indicate that Sarkar was targeted from a close range and was struck by three bullets.

Maldah, India

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