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Congress senior decries killing of leader Anisur Rahman and son in West Bengal

Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury condemned the murder of party figure Anisur Rahman and his son in Nadia, calling it a heinous act.

Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, a senior member of the Indian National Congress, publicly condemned the killing of party leader Anisur Rahman and his son in Nadia, West Bengal. The murders occurred on Independence Day, raising alarm over the state's security environment. Chowdhury described the act as a "heinous incident" and said it casts doubt on the law-and-order record of the BJP-run state government.

He called for immediate investigation and accountability from the authorities. The statement was released from New Delhi, emphasizing the Congress party's concern over the violence. No further details about suspects or motives were provided.

Why it matters

The killing of a Congress leader and his son spotlights political violence and law-and-order challenges in West Bengal.

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