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BREAKING: TMC Councillor Sabyasachi Dutta Attacked with Eggs Amid Protests in North 24 Parganas

A tense political situation unfolded in West Bengal’s North 24 Parganas district after Trinamool Congress (TMC) councillor Sabyasachi Dutta was allegedly attacked with eggs by a group of protesters. The incident reportedly occurred as he was being taken under police protection, following rising public anger in the area. According to eyewitness accounts, a crowd gathered outside the police station and began raising slogans against the councillor, while some individuals threw eggs at him. Police personnel intervened quickly and escorted him to a safer location to prevent further escalation. No major injuries were reported, but the incident has added to the growing political tension in the region. This event comes amid a series of similar protests targeting TMC leaders in different parts of West Bengal in recent weeks. Earlier incidents had seen senior party figures, including MPs and party functionaries, facing public demonstrations and symbolic attacks during public appearances. The recurring nature of such incidents has raised concerns over law and order and increasing political polarization in the state. Authorities have not yet issued a detailed statement on the motive behind the protest, but preliminary inputs suggest strong local resentment and political dissatisfaction in the area. Police have begun an investigation to identify those involved in the attack and assess the circumstances that led to the escalation. The situation in North 24 Parganas remains sensitive, with security tightened in certain pockets to prevent further disturbances. Political observers note that such incidents reflect heightened tensions in the state’s political environment ahead of upcoming electoral and administrative developments.

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