Trinamool Leader And Mamata's 'Close Associate' Shot Dead In Bengal's Malda

Last Updated:January 02, 2025, 13:22 IST

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

Mamata Banerjee said the leader 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 Malda, West Bengal. In a post on X, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, said described Sarkar as her “close associate" and confirmed that he had been “murdered."

“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.

Adding to her note, Mamata Banerjee said that 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 .

Maldah, India

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