TMC-backed goons threatened BJP leader Utpal Mondal of ruining his family and house

Political violence reared its ugly head once again in West Bengal when a BJP leader's relative was murdered on Thursday (March 28) morning.

Twenty-eight-year-old Patanu Mondal, brother of Utpal Mondal, was shot at close quarters as goons broke into his house in the wee hours of Thursday. The murder took place in Daulatpur in Malda district.

Utpal Mondal is a BJP leader of the local gram panchayat.

It is alleged that since Utpal Mondal had won elections last year, All India Trinamool Congress (TMC)-backed goons had threatened him of ruining his family and house.

TMC is now accused of murdering Patanu Mondal. However, the ruling party has denied the allegation.

Police are investigating the matter.