The body of a local Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader, Subrata Adhikari, was found in a pond in East Midnapore, West Bengal, five days after he went missing. His family and local BJP leaders allege political murder, claiming he was targeted by individuals linked to the ruling Trinamool Congress. They suggest the body was dumped in the pond to conceal the crime, noting the condition of the body and a missing mobile phone. The BJP claims increased political violence ahead of upcoming elections.