BJP President JP Nadda's Convoy Attacked in Bengal, Several BJP Leaders Injured

BJP President JP Nadda's convoy was allegedly attacked and several BJP leaders including Kailash Vijayvargiya were injured when protesters pelted stones at their vehicles at West Bengal's Diamond Harbour.. (Image: News18)

The incident took place near Shirakol area when Nadda was on his way to address a rally at Diamond Harbour's Radio Station Ground this afternoon. (Image: News18)

The bullet-proof vehicle in which Nadda was travelling was attacked by alleged Trinamool Congress-backed hooligans, sources said. (Image: News18)

Apart from Nadda, BJP national general secretary Kailash Vijayvargiya, national vice-president Mukul Roy and party leader Anupam Hazra's vehicles were also attacked by irate alleged Trinamool supporters, armed with party's flags. (Image: News18)

A few central paramilitary force's troopers, who were in charge of the convoy security, and one BJP supporter were injured in the attack. Some of the BJP activists were forcibly dragged out of their cars and beaten up black and blue on the way while reaching the meeting venue. (Image: News18)

The windshields of cars of Nadda's convoy were damaged as the miscreants launched a violent attack by hurling, bricks, iron rod and glass bottles. (Image: News18)

Earlier, Nadda was shown black flags allegedly by Trinamool Congress supporters when he arrived in Kolkata's Hastings area to inaugurate the party's election office on Wednesday evening. (Image: News18)