In a shocking incident of political violence in West Bengal, Nadia district Congress Vice President Anisur Rahman and his son Abu Sufiyan Rahman were shot dead near the Nakashipara underpass in Nadia district. The fatal attack occurred late Saturday night as the father-son duo was returning home in their vehicle. A group of heavily armed assailants intercepted their car, surrounding it from all sides before opening indiscriminate fire and striking them with sharp weapons. The brutal double murder has sparked widespread outrage and raised serious concerns over law and order in the region.
25 Bullets Fired into Vehicle as Hospital Confirms Professional Hit
Following the ambush, police personnel rushed to the scene and seized the bullet-riddled vehicle, which bore multiple firearm entry marks across its bodywork. Medical details provided by the hospital confirmed the brutal nature of the targeted hit, revealing that Anisur Rahman sustained 13 bullet wounds while his son Abu Sufiyan Rahman was hit by 12 bullets. The fact that a total of 25 rounds were pumped into the victims indicates that the killing was executed by trained professional contract shooters.
Taking immediate cognizance of the crime, senior officials from the Krishnanagar Police District initiated a comprehensive investigation. Additional Superintendent of Police (Rural) Surajit Kumar stated that law enforcement agencies have launched an extensive probe into the incident. He noted that because the investigation is currently at a critical initial stage, further operational details cannot be made public immediately, though police teams are actively collecting forensic evidence from all possible angles.
Allegations of Prison-Plotted Conspiracy Involving TMC Figure
The killings have triggered intense political friction in the district, with local Congress leaders pointing fingers at political rivals. Local Congress leader Tipu Sultan alleged that the entire plot was orchestrated from behind bars by jailed Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Jubbar Sheikh. According to Tipu Sultan, Jubbar Sheikh utilized criminal henchmen from inside the prison to eliminate the Congress leaders in a bid to establish absolute territorial dominance over the Nakashipara area. Demanding an uncompromised investigation, Tipu Sultan urged the administration to hold all perpetrators accountable with strict legal penalties.
Echoing similar concerns, Congress leader Puja Roy Chowdhury slammed the security setup in Nakashipara, describing the region as a hub of escalating criminal intimidation and lawlessness. She questioned how local law enforcement remained completely unaware of such a large-scale violent operation before it unfolded. Furthermore, Puja Roy Chowdhury demanded clarity on why the police have failed to arrest the TMC leader whose name has emerged in connection with the double homicide.
Opposition Condemnation and Call for State-Wide 'Black Day' Protest
The tragic deaths drew sharp criticism from opposition parties across the state political spectrum. CPI(M) leader Minakshi Mukherjee remarked that the overall law and order situation in West Bengal remains grim despite a new government taking office just three months ago. She asserted that citizens continue to suffer from murders, extortion, violence against women, bribery, and police harassment. Minakshi Mukherjee noted that instead of addressing public grievances, one political entity was replaced by another that is operating with even greater arrogance and high-handedness.
Former state Congress chief and five-time Lok Sabha MP Adhir Ranjan Chaudhury expressed his anguish through a social media post, stating that despite official assurances of fearlessness and trust, such a horrific crime occurring around Independence Day poses grave questions regarding public safety and political freedom. Demanding a swift and impartial investigation, Chaudhury emphasized that the party leadership stands firmly with the bereaved family during this distressing time.
Meanwhile, West Bengal Congress President Shubhankar Sarkar affirmed that the party will resist all attempts to silence opposition and minority voices across the state. In protest against the barbaric killings, the state unit of the Congress party called upon its cadre and supporters to observe a state-wide 'Black Day' on August 16, 2026, marking a day of widespread demonstrations across West Bengal.
