TMC MLA Jyotipriyo Mallick attacked by stranger, accused arrested

KOLKATA: (Nov 3) Trinamool Congress MLA and former West Bengal minister Jyotipriyo Mallick was allegedly assaulted by a man, who intruded into his residence in Salt Lake area, a senior police officer said.

The man was later arrested by police and is being interrogated.

The accused, aged around 30 years, entered the MLA’s residence around 9 pm on Sunday. He suddenly pounced on the former minister and punched him in the lower abdomen, leaving Mallick stunned, the officer said.