The West Bengal Police has launched an investigation following the circulation of a disturbing video exhibiting a pair being brutally assaulted in Uttar Dinajpur district. The incident, reportedly overseen by an area TMC chief after a ‘salishi sabha’ (Kangaroo courtroom) choice, has sparked widespread condemnation and political backlash.
In keeping with information company PTI, the video, which surfaced on social media, depicts a person recognized as a TMC chief from Chopra, Uttar Dinajpur, mercilessly beating the couple with a bamboo stick. Islampur Police Superintendent Joby Thomas Okay confirmed the registration of a case, stating, “We’ve initiated raids to arrest the wrongdoer and can examine the explanation behind the act promptly.”
The purported video exhibits the TMC chief hitting a lady with sticks whereas a small crowd watches it occur. The sufferer is seen screaming in ache, however there isn’t any assist. The assailant begins hitting a person as members of the group seem like serving to him. Then the TMC member can also be seen grabbing the lady by her hair and kicking her.
The opposition events, BJP and CPI(M), swiftly criticised the TMC, attributing the incident to what they termed as ‘bulldozer justice’ beneath Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s administration. BJP IT Cell head Amit Malviya condemned the incident, alleging, “That is the ugly face of Mamata Banerjee’s rule in West Bengal,” and accusing the TMC chief of administering “fast justice” by means of native ‘insaf’ sabhas.
BJP IT cell head Amit Malviya posted the video on social media platform X claiming that the incident passed off in Laxmikantapur in North Dinajpur and recognized the assailant as Tajemul, an affiliate of Chopra MLA Hamidur Rahaman.
“The man within the video, who is thrashing up a lady mercilessly, is Tajemul. He’s well-known for giving fast justice by means of his ‘insaf’ sabha and is an in depth affiliate of Chopra MLA Hamidur Rahaman,” Malviya acknowledged on X.
That is the ugly face of Mamata Banerjee’s rule in West Bengal.
The man within the video, who is thrashing up a lady mercilessly, is Tajemul (widespread as JCB within the space). He’s well-known for giving fast justice by means of his ‘insaf’ sabha and is an in depth affiliate of Chopra MLA Hamidur… pic.twitter.com/fuQ8dVO5Mr
— Amit Malviya (@amitmalviya) June 30, 2024
“India should get up to the truth of Sharia Courts in TMC-run West Bengal. There’s a #Sandeshkhali in each village and Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is a curse for ladies. There isn’t a semblance of legislation and order in Bengal. Will Mamata Banerjee act towards this monster or defend him like she stood up for Sheikh Shahjahan?” Malviya additionally tagged the Nationwide Fee for Girls in his put up.
This Sheikh Shahjahan reference factors to the Sandeshkhali case whereby the suspended TMC chief and his aides face allegations of sexual harassment, land seize, and extortion, additional resulting in counterclaims by the Mamata Banerjee-led social gathering alleging false complaints, accusing the BJP of orchestrating points.
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CPI(M)’s Mohammed Salim Slams ‘Suvendu Mannequin’ In Bengal, TMC MLA Distances Himself From Accused
The video has additionally drawn reactions from different political quarters. CPI(M) state secretary and former MP Mohammed Salim shared the video, condemning the act as “abstract trial and punishment” by a TMC “goon, nicknamed JCB”, in Chopra.
Not even #KangarooCourt ! Abstract trial and punishment handed out by d @AITCofficial goon nicknamed JCB.
Actually bulldozer justice at Chopra beneath @MamataOfficial rule. pic.twitter.com/TwJEThOUhi
— Md Salim (@salimdotcomrade) June 30, 2024
“Not even #KangarooCourt! Abstract trial and punishment handed out by the @AITCofficial goon nicknamed JCB. Actually bulldozer justice at Chopra beneath @MamataOfficial rule,” Salim posted on X. He additionally alleged that the one that filmed the video has been ousted from his house and linked Tajemul to a homicide case involving an area Left chief.
JCB aka Tajemul who’s mercilessly attacking the woman can also be the principle accused within the homicide of Com. Mansur Alam. @CPIM_WESTBENGAL
Murderers stay at massive, travesty of justice continues in Bengal. Courtesy: @MamataOfficial & @abhishekaitc
Continuation of @SuvenduWB mannequin.
— Md Salim (@salimdotcomrade) June 30, 2024
Salim additional criticised each the TMC and BJP, suggesting a continuity of what he termed the “Suvendu mannequin” in Bengal, the place “murderers stay at massive, travesty of justice continues.”
In response to the allegations, TMC MLA Hamidur Rahman distanced himself from the accused, describing the incident as a village matter unrelated to the social gathering. In keeping with PTI, TMC district president Kaniyalal Agarwal contended that the couple’s alleged illicit relationship didn’t go down nicely with the villagers because the trigger behind the incident. He additionally acknowledged that the social gathering would examine the episode.
TMC spokesperson Shantanu Sen condemned the incident whereas acknowledging the prevalence of such extrajudicial actions through the Left Entrance regime too.