West Bengal: Congress Leader Anisur Rahman, Son Shot Dead by Assailants in Nadia (Video)

Congress leader Anisur Rahman and his 24-year-old son, Abu Sufiyan, were shot dead by unidentified assailants in West Bengal’s Nadia district while they were returning home in their car, police said. The attack took place near the Nagadi railway gate after the two had travelled from Bethuadahari on Saturday. The attackers allegedly opened fire at their vehicle before assaulting the victims with sharp weapons, NDTV reported.

Attack Near Railway Gate

According to preliminary information, Rahman and his son were travelling home when unidentified men intercepted their car near the Nagadi railway gate. Chandranath Rath Shot Dead: Suvendu Adhikari’s PA Killed in West Bengal’s Madhyamgram.

Congress Leader Anisur Rahman and Son Shot Dead in Nadia

The assailants allegedly opened fire at the vehicle and subsequently attacked the father and son with sharp-edged weapons. Both are reported to have died at the spot. The incident triggered tension in the area, with police launching an investigation and beginning a search for those responsible.

Anisur Rahman Was Senior Congress Leader

Rahman, 50, was a member of the West Bengal Congress Committee and general secretary of the Nadia District Congress Committee. He was also a senior Congress figure in the Nakashipara area and had held organisational responsibilities in the party for several years. His son, Abu Sufiyan, was 24 years old. Police have not yet publicly established a motive for the attack or identified the assailants. West Bengal: 2 Arrested for Firing at BJP Leader Kundan Singh’s House in Noapara, CCTV Footage Goes Viral Ahead of Vote Counting.

Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury Condemns Killings

Senior Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury strongly condemned the killings and described the incident as a serious law-and-order concern. In a social media post, Chowdhury demanded a fair and impartial investigation and sought strict punishment for those responsible. He also questioned the safety of people and the ability to freely engage in political activity in the state.

Police Launch Probe

Police have begun investigating the double killing and are searching for the attackers. Investigators are expected to examine the circumstances of the attack, including the route taken by the victims and evidence from the scene. The motive behind the killings remains unclear. The incident took place on Independence Day, adding to political concerns over law and order in the state. Further details are awaited as the investigation progresses.

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