BJP Leader Shot in West Bengal: What We Know

BJP Leader Critically Injured in West Bengal Shooting

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March 11, 2026 11:56 IST

A BJP leader in West Bengal is in critical condition after being shot by assailants, raising concerns about political violence in the region.

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Key Points

A local BJP leader, Trilokesh Dhali, was shot in the stomach in West Bengal's South 24 Parganas district.
The assailants, riding motorcycles, fled the scene after firing two rounds.
Dhali is in serious condition and has been transferred to Kolkata for further treatment.
The shooting occurred between Gangasagar bus terminus and Sridham bus terminus.

A local BJP leader was seriously injured after he was shot at, in West Bengal's South 24 Parganas district on Wednesday, police said.

Motorcycle-borne assailants fled the area after shooting two rounds at Trilokesh Dhali's stomach in Sagar Island, a police officer said.

Dhali, who was in a serious condition, received initial treatment at a local hospital and was thereafter shifted to Kolkata, he said.

The incident happened at a place between Gangasagar bus terminus and Sridham bus terminus under the jurisdiction of Gangasagar coastal police station, he added.

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