8 Nabbed, 3 Cops Suspended After MoS Claims Convoy Attacked in WB

The Minister was on his way to meet BJP workers to take stock of the alleged post-poll violence in the state.

Eight people were arrested on Thursday after Minister of State (MoS) of External Affairs V Muraleedharan's convoy was allegedly attacked in West Bengal's West Midnapore district when he was on his way to meet BJP workers who were reportedly injured in political violence.

Three police officers were also placed under suspension, reported ANI, citing West Midnapore SP Dinesh Kumar.

Meanwhile, Union Minister and BJP leader Prakash Javadekar condemned the attack.