Purulia
19 Arrested in West Bengal's Illegal Sand Mining Crackdown Following BJP Internal Clash
Oct 10, 2025 06:39 pm CST
Police in West Bengal's Purulia town have arrested 19 individuals for illegal sand mining following a public confrontation between BJP worker Suraj Sharma and MLA Sudip Mukherjee. The incident, which was captured on video and went viral, occurred after authorities intercepted overloaded tractors carrying illegally mined sand, revealing potential internal divisions within the local BJP unit ahead of upcoming assembly elections.
BJP MLA Attacks Party Worker in West Bengal Police Station Amid Sand Mafia Controversy
Oct 09, 2025 04:26 pm CST
A shocking incident in West Bengal's Purulia has exposed growing factionalism within the BJP after MLA Sudip Mukherjee allegedly assaulted party worker Suraj Sharma inside a police station. The attack, captured on video and now viral on social media, occurred after Sharma reported illegal sand transportation to authorities. The incident highlights deepening internal conflicts within the party's regional organization.
Clashes Erupt During Kurmi Agitation In Bengal's Purulia, Several Cops Injured
Sep 20, 2025 10:51 pm CST
The agitation by the Kurmi community demanding Scheduled Tribe status turned violent at Kotshila railway station in West Bengal's Purulia on Saturday.
High Court Roadblock For Kurmi Agitation In Bengal
Sep 19, 2025 12:16 am CST
The Calcutta High Court has declared the Kurmi community's plan for rail and road blockade on September 20 unconstitutional and illegal. The agitation was called to press the community's demand for Scheduled Tribe status.