New Delhi, Feb. 22 -- In a shocking incident, a TMC worker was allegedly beaten to death in West Bengal's Birbhum district.

The deceased has been identified as Sheikh Niamul.

The incident took place on Friday night when Niamul was travelling on his motorcycle.

Niamul was stopped near the bus stop at Kankratala by some men, and then thrashed with rods and stones, reported PTI quoting police.

The victim was rushed to the Siuri Sadar Hospital. From there, he was referred to a private hospital, but died on the way.

Niamul was killed by the rival faction of the party "which had worked for the BJP in last Lok Sabha elections," alleged victim's brother Enamul Sheikh, who is also a TMC worker.

The accused people in the alleged crime are yet...