TMC MP Arpita Ghosh injured after car turns turtle

Balurghat: Trinamool Congress MP Arpita Ghosh was injured when her car turned turtle in Malancha village here.

The incident occurred when the Balurghat MP was returning from a party meeting at Hili along with her bodyguard and the driver of the car lost control over the vehicle and it overturned while overtaking a van, police said.

Locals rushed to the spot and Ghosh and her bodyguard were taken to a hospital. The driver escaped unhurt.

"The MP has sustained injuries on her face, left foot and right shoulder. Her personal security officer is also injured. They are being taken to Malda for further treatment," a senior police officer said.