Kolkata, Nov 3 (PTI) 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.

As Mallick raised a hue and cry, his security staff and others nearby rushed in and overpowered the man. He was later handed over to the Bidhannagar Police.

The accused told interrogators he was a resident of the Habra area in North 24 Parganas district, and wanted to talk to Mallick for a job. Mallick represen

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