West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari orders probe into TMC worker’s custodial death

Published - August 10, 2026 05:13 pm IST

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari ordered a magisterial probe into the alleged custodial death of TMC worker Birju Keot and announced ₹10 lakh compensation and a government job for his wife. Keot’s family has demanded action against all police officials allegedly involved in his death, while the incident has triggered a political row between the government and the TMC.

Published - August 10, 2026 05:13 pm IST