Sheikh Jasim, suspected to be a BJP supporter of Chowmondalpur village, was shot dead early this morning when they were attacked allegedly by Trinamool Congress members in the village, the police said.
Superintendent of Police Birbhum Alok Rajoria visited the village today. The body was brought to Suri Sadar Hospital for post-mortem, hospital authorities said.
Sporadic clashes between the supporters of the rival political parties have taken place at the villages of Sirsita, Chowmondalpur and Jadabpur in Parui since last night.
One person also suffered bullet wounds in the leg at Sirista village in a clash last night, the police said.