Protests in Murshidabad Over Migrant Worker's Death Disrupt Highway and Rail Services

Protests erupted in Murshidabad's Beldanga after the death of 30-year-old migrant worker Alauddin Sheikh in Jharkhand, whose family alleges he was assaulted for speaking Bengali. Demonstrators blocked National Highway 12 and rail lines, demanding justice and safety for migrant laborers. The unrest disrupted traffic and train services, with reports of violence including attacks on journalists. West Bengal's Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee accused political manipulation, while opposition leaders criticized the state government's handling of the situation.