Bengal: Two arrested for attack on BJP MP Khagen Murmu

October 8, 2025

West Bengal: The police on Wednesday arrested two persons in connection with the attack on West Bengal BJP MP Khagen Murmu. This is the first arrest made by the police, 51 hours after the incident, which took place on Monday.

Arrests Made in Jalpaiguri
According to police sources, two persons have been arrested from Nagrakata in Jalpaiguri district. They are now being taken to Jalpaiguri town.

District Additional Superintendent of Police (Rural) Samir Ahmad said, “Two people have been arrested. Search is on for the remaining accused.” The police did not disclose the names of the two arrested or whether they are affiliated with any political party.

Attack on BJP Leaders
BJP MP Khagen Murmu and BJP MLA Shankar Ghosh faced protests last Monday while providing relief to the flood-affected area in Nagrakata. A large number of people attacked the BJP leaders with sticks and shoes, while stones were hurled at their car from the river.

Khagen Murmu sustained serious injuries to his face and is undergoing treatment. He will undergo surgery, and a metal plate is likely to be fitted on his left cheekbone. Shankar Ghosh was released from the hospital on Wednesday.

BJP Protests and Complaints
The BJP had lodged a complaint against eight people at Nagrakata Police Station and staged a protest demanding action. However, the rest of the accused are yet to be arrested.

On Tuesday, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari, and others visited Murmu at the hospital. Union Minister Kiren Rijiju visited on Wednesday, condemning the attack and stating that Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has sought an urgent report from the West Bengal government.