Overview
- Police said they are reviewing CCTV footage and eyewitness statements and have sent the body for post-mortem as the investigation continues.
- The family alleges Rabindranath Bhattacharya assaulted 81-year-old Tulsi Adhikari during a dispute over alleged illegal construction next to their home.
- Bhattacharya, a councillor from North Barrackpore’s Ward 23 and a practising lawyer, denies the allegations and claims he was attacked.
- BJP leaders led protests in Barrackpore demanding severe punishment and accused police of giving the accused preferential treatment.
- Journalists covering the court hearing reported obstruction, with a Republic Bangla reporter alleging she was assaulted by advocates outside the courtroom.