| 2022 Birbhum violence | |
|---|---|
  2022 Birbhum violence (West Bengal)  2022 Birbhum violence (India) | |
| Location | Bagtui, Birbhum district, West Bengal, India |
| Coordinates | 24°09′52″N 87°47′29″E / 24.16436500380788°N 87.7913638172454°E |
| Date | March 21, 2022 21:00 (IST (UTC+05:30)) |
Attack type | mass murder, political violence, arson attack |
| Deaths | 9 Muslims ([1]) |
| Victims | 1.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 |
| Motive | Revenge for killing of local Trinamool leader |
| Accused | Lalan 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/ |
The 2022 Birbhum violence, also called the Bogtui massacre, happened 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.[1]
- ^ "Toll in Bengal's Birbhum massacre rises to 10; woman dies in hospital". Hindustan Times. 1 May 2022. Retrieved 1 May 2022.