The Leader of the Opposition in the West Bengal assembly later went to Kolaghat Police Station and enquired about the reason behind the raid “without any proper documents”.

Dhar, who officially resigned on March 20, is slated to contest from the Birbhum constituency, which is scheduled to vote in the fourth phase on May 13. 

Amid the Sandeshkhali row, a BJP leader has been arrested for running a prostitution racket in his own hotel, which includes minor girls.

Eight days after sustaining injuries during a protest in nearby Taki while trying to enter Sandeshkhali, a riverine area, Majumdar was on Thursday granted permission by the police to visit the trouble-torn region in North 24 Parganas district.

A substantial police contingent, outfitted with riot gear, was deployed outside the SP's office to prevent any untoward incidents.