Malda BJP candidate Gopal Chandra Saha shot at in Sahapur

In a shocking incident, a BJP candidate from Malda centre was shot under his ear by miscreants and suffered injuries in the neck.

Malda (West Bengal): A BJP candidate from Malda centre were shot at under his ear while campaigning. The incident took place on Sunday in Jhantu Bazar area of ​​Old Maldar Sahapur Gram Panchayat. The injured candidate has been brought to Malda Medical College Doctors say he is stable for now.

According to party sources, BJP candidate from Malda Center Gopal Chandra Saha visited the party's election office in Jhantu Bazar area on Sunday . Leaving the office, he was talking to party workers. It is alleged that the miscreants shot at him at that time. The bullet hit him in the right ear According to BJP activists, the miscreants fled after firing. Gopalbabu was immediately brought to Malda Medical College. He is currently undergoing treatment there.

BJP Mahila Morcha district secretary Narayani Banerjee said, "Our candidate went to Jhantu Bazar today for the election. There, grassroots miscreants shot at Gopalbabu. He was shot under the ear. In what state do we live? Where is the democracy here? ” On the other hand, Biswajit Roy, leader of the party's youth front, said, "Currently, we are busy with Gopalbabu's treatment."

No response has been received from the police so far regarding the incident and neither has Police Superintendent Alok Rajoria picked up his phone so far.