Clashes Erupt Between AUJP and TMC in Murshidabad
Clashes Erupt Between AUJP and TMC in Murshidabad
Tensions flare in Murshidabad as AUJP founder Humayun Kabir and TMC workers clash in Naoda, with police baton charges to restore order ahead of polls.
Clashes broke out in the Naoda area of Murshidabad district on Thursday night as supporters of the Aam Janata Unnayan Party (AUJP), led by founder Humayun Kabir, confronted workers aligned with the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC).\n\nVideo clips circulating online show tense moments as chants turned into scuffles, prompting police and central forces to intervene. Officials said baton charges were used to disperse the crowds and prevent any further violence.\n\nPolitical flashpoints like these have become a recurring feature in West Bengal’s run-up to elections, with both sides accusing the other of intimidation. Local residents reported heightened security in the area as officers tried to restore normalcy.\n\nAuthorities have indicated they will investigate the clash and take appropriate action against those responsible. The incident underscores the charged atmosphere surrounding West Bengal politics as voters prepare to cast ballots.
