A political gathering in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas district ended in violent chaos late on Friday night, leaving a Bharatiya Janata Party worker seriously injured following a confrontation between two rival factions. The clash erupted near Mamta Medical Hall, close to the Titagarh police station, shortly after the local BJP mandal concluded its Bijoya Sammilani event. As attendees began dispersing, a rival group allegedly launched an assault on the gathering, triggering physical confrontations that sparked panic and acute tension across the neighbourhood.
Late-Night Assault Outside Event Venue in Titagarh
The situation deteriorated rapidly late Friday evening immediately after the conclusion of the formal gathering. According to allegations raised by one side, members of an opposing faction targeted and attacked their participants as soon as the Bijoya Sammilani ended. The altercation quickly escalated into direct physical violence, causing significant unrest throughout the surrounding area. During the chaos, local BJP worker Karan Seth sustained multiple severe injuries as the opposing groups clashed in the street.
Police Intervene to Disperse Clashing Factions
Alerted to the escalating unrest, police personnel rushed to the scene outside the medical hall. To regain control of the volatile environment and halt the physical brawl, law enforcement officers had to forcefully disperse members of both confronting factions from the vicinity. The police intervention succeeded in scattering the groups and restoring order to the area, though heightened vigilance remains in place to prevent any retaliatory incidents.
Injured Worker Moved to Sagar Dutta Hospital
Following the attack, the injured worker, Karan Seth, was immediately taken to B.N. Bose Hospital in Barrackpore to receive urgent preliminary medical attention. However, due to the critical nature of his injuries and a deteriorating health condition, doctors recommended an immediate transfer. Seth was subsequently moved to Sagar Dutta Hospital in Kamarhati, where specialized treatment is currently underway under close medical supervision.
Similar Unrest During Marathon in Prayagraj
The episode comes alongside another instance of turmoil at a political event in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj. In the Naini area of the Yamunanagar zone, extensive commotion erupted during a Run for Unity marathon organized under the party's banner. Participants who had registered for the run grew furious when the race commenced without following official protocols or waving the designated flag. The confrontation escalated as enraged runners hurled chairs across the venue before police units arrived, dispersed the slogan-shouting crowd, and brought the situation back under control.
