A Trinamul Congress leader, Nabendu Ghosh, was shot dead in Raiganj, West Bengal, shortly after midnight on New Year's Day. Ghosh, vice-president of the district's youth wing, was attacked in front of his residence while with friends. Police have arrested two suspects and recovered a firearm, with investigations ongoing to determine if the motive was political or personal. The incident has raised concerns about law and order ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections.