Malda (WB), Oct 22 Police on Thursday arrested one person in connection with the killing of a BJP functionary in West Bengal’s Malda district, officials said.
He has been identified as Ranjan Ghosh, one of the two persons named in an FIR lodged in connection with the murder of Samir Ghosh, police said.
The second accused, identified as Shatru Ghosh, is absconding, an officer added.
Police have not officially disclosed the political affiliation of the arrested person.
The family of the deceased, however, claimed that he was associated with the Trinamool Congress (TMC).
Samir Ghosh was first attacked with sharp weapons and then shot twice in Ramkeli area under Malda’s English Bazar police station area on Wednesday evening.
Locals claimed that Ghosh was killed by people owing allegiance to a rival political party.
The killing led to clashes between two groups in the area, leaving at least six people injured, police said, adding that they have been admitted to Malda Medical College and Hospital.
(PTI News)
