"Attempted Murder": Kunal Ghosh Claims Armed Attack in Kolkata
TMC MLA Kunal Ghosh claims armed men tried to drag him from his car in a daylight attack in Kolkata's Phoolbagan area.
Trinamool Congress MLA Kunal Ghosh has alleged a life-threatening attack on him in broad daylight in Kolkata. The legislator claimed that a group of armed men targeted his vehicle in the Phoolbagan area, attempting to drag him out of his car while he was en route to a scheduled programme.
A Violent Encounter in Broad Daylight
Speaking to the media, Ghosh described a harrowing scene where attackers allegedly smashed his car window and brandished revolvers. The situation escalated to the point where his security detail had to draw their own weapons to defend him.
“Today I was once again the target of an attempted murder. It is only by the grace of the Almighty that I am still alive,” Ghosh stated, emphasizing the audacity of the attack occurring on a Sunday in the heart of the city.
Seeking Refuge and Filing Complaints
Following the confrontation, the MLA sought refuge at the Narkeldanga Police Station. His damaged vehicle was also taken to the station as evidence. Ghosh is currently in the process of lodging a formal police complaint regarding the incident.
The MLA has leveled serious accusations against political opponents and the local authorities, stating:
- He alleged the involvement of the BJP in the attack.
- He claimed the police have remained inactive during these incidents.
- He asserted that he will not be intimidated into changing his political stance.
“What do they want? Do they want my dead body? Until I am dead, they will never be able to force me to change my stance,” he added defiantly.
A Pattern of Targeted Violence?
This incident follows closely on the heels of another attack involving the MLA. Just a day prior, Ghosh claimed his vehicle was vandalized in the Uttarpara region of Hooghly district.
According to Ghosh, that previous incident involved:
- The use of rods, stones, bricks, and crowbars to smash his vehicle.
- The hurling of eggs at his car while traveling to a rally for Mamata Banerjee.
- A complete absence of police presence during the vandalism.
Ghosh has suggested that these recent waves of violence are part of a coordinated effort and has alleged that previous attacks had the "backing and blessings" of the administration.