2022 Birbhum violence

The 2022 Birbhum violence, also called the Bogtui massacre, happened on March 21, 2022 in the village of Baktai (Bagtui, Bogtui) in Rampurhat, Birbhum, India in the aftermath of the death of Trinamool deputy chief Bhadu Sheikh. At least four houses were set on fire. 10 people were reported killed.

2022 Birbhum violence
2022 Birbhum violence (West Bengal)
2022 Birbhum violence (India)
LocationBagtui, Birbhum district, West Bengal, India
Coordinates24°09′52″N 87°47′29″E
DateMarch 21, 2022 (2022-03-21)
21:00 (IST (UTC+05:30))
Attack type
mass murder, political violence, arson attack
Deaths10 (All Muslims) https://www.indiatoday.in/fact-check/story/fact-check-victims-birbhum-violence-hindu-tribals-muslims-1929205-2022-03-24
Victims1.Jahanara Bibi (Doli), 38;

2.Lili Khatun, 18; 3.Sheli Bibi, 32; 4.Nurnehar Bibi, 52; 5.Rupali Bibi, 39; 6.Kazi Sajidur Rahaman, 22; 7.Tuli Khatun, 7; 8. Mina Bibi, 40

https://www.telegraphindia.com/west-bengal/birbhum-eight-charred-to-death-in-suspected-retaliation-to-tmc-leaders-murder/cid/1857148
MotiveRevenge for killing of local Trinamool leader
AccusedLalan sheikh, Later died in CBI custody https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/kolkata/birbhum-violence-key-accused-ends-life-in-cbi-custody-kin-allege-murder-8321023/
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