1 killed in post-poll clash in West Bengal

One person was killed, while some others were attacked with rods and bamboos in continuing post-poll clashes in West Bengal, in two districts, police said.

Eight persons have been arrested in connection with the incidents that took place on Saturday, they said.

A TMC member of a block panchayat samiti of Khanakul in Hooghly district, Manoranjan Patra, was attacked when he was sitting outside the party office, resulting in his death, police said.

Three BJP supporters have been held for their alleged involvement in the crime, Superintendent of Police, Hooghly (Rural), Sukhendu Hira told newsmen.

The victim's brother, Sandip Patra said, "Attempts had also been made earlier to eliminate my brother and the police had been apprised of it."
Asking the people to build a movement against the saffron party, he said, "There is nothing to fear. Criminals will be arrested."
Meanwhile, Sukhdeb Sarkar, another local BJP leader said, "The TMC men wanted to terrorise the people, as many of them had joined the BJP. When the local people gave them a chase, the TMC supporters managed to flee, but left behind their bikes and cars. The mob then set them afire."