Kolkata/New Delhi, The public flogging of a couple in West Bengal's Uttar Dinajpur district has sparked outrage; Governor CV Ananda Bose sought a report from Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, while the BJP accused the ruling TMC of "unleashing Taliban rule" in the state.
Bose, who is now in New Delhi, will visit Chopra on Tuesday and meet the victims of the attack. From there he is likely to return to the national capital and submit a report to the central government about the incident, a Raj Bhavan official said.
The man seen in a viral video beating the couple with a bamboo stick was identified as Tajmul alias 'JCB', allegedly a TMC leader from Chopra area. He was arrested last night. Tajmul appeared before a local court and remained in police custody for five days.
The inspector-in-charge of Chopra police station was concerned about the incident, the state police said.
In New Delhi, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) said it had issued a notice to the West Bengal government and the state police chief over the incident. Police registered a case on Sunday after a video of the incident, which occurred on Friday, went viral on social media. The video could not be independently verified. The BJP alleged that Tajmul had links with Chopra MLA Hamidul Islam, who reportedly defended him despite the TMC's condemnation of the incident.
A new video has also surfaced showing Tajmul beating another couple a few days ago.
Governor Bose, who has had tense relations with the state government over various issues, expressed shock over the incident and described it as "barbaric", according to a Raj Bhavan official. "He condemned the incident and sought an immediate report from CM Banerjee," the official said.
The NHRC has also asked its Director General (Investigation) to "immediately constitute and dispatch a team, headed by an officer, not below the rank of Senior Superintendent of Police, to visit the incident site for conducting on-the-spot investigation" . investigation of facts into the matter and submit a report to the Commission as soon as possible," he said.
The main perpetrator is allegedly associated with "the political party in power in West Bengal" and could be seen in a viral video brutally beating the couple surrounded by a group of people, as spectators, the NHRC reported in a statement. BJP on Monday called for the resignation of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee over "serious deterioration" in law and order in the state.
At a press conference in New Delhi, BJP national spokesperson Gaurav Bhatia said: "Law and order has completely collapsed in West Bengal. Mamata Banerjee should resign immediately because she cannot ensure the safety of citizens. citizens".
BJP president JP Nadda also criticized the TMC government alleging that West Bengal is not safe under the current dispensation. He said in a post on
Nadda added, "Be it Sandeshkhali, Uttar Dinajpur or many other places, Didi's West Bengal is not SAFE for women. BJP women in West Bengal staged a protest on Monday at the Assembly premises over the assault on the couple and the alleged atrocities against women in various parts of the state.
"The TMC government's appeasement policy has turned the state into a den of anti-social activities. It seems that the ruling TMC and its goons have unleashed Taliban rule in the state," said BJP MLA Agnimitra Paul. Bengal Police Occidental said on Monday that malicious efforts are being made from certain quarters to spread misinformation and give political color to the incident.
"The fact is that on learning about the incident, the police quickly identified the culprit and arrested him. A suo motu case has been initiated in the matter and an investigation is underway. The victim has been provided police security. IC Chopra has been a spectacle caused by the incident," the West Bengal police posted in X.
Senior TMC leader Shantanu Sen said the state government is taking steps to address the situation. "We do not support such incidents. Security has been provided to the victims. Others involved will not be spared either," the TMC spokesperson said. TMC.
However, Islam's remarks, the local MLA, accusing the couple of "polluting society by entering into an illicit relationship" sparked an angry reaction from the BJP.
"The couple allegedly had an illicit relationship, for which they were flogged. With their activities they socially polluted society," he said. "The woman was to blame for getting involved in an illicit relationship despite having a son and a husband. Isn't this a crime? Isn't this an immoral act?" Islam was questioned.
Paul slammed the Trinamool Congress MLA, questioning whether the TMC has "imposed Sharia law in the state".
Such comments by an elected representative are not only regressive but will also encourage others to take the law into their own hands, he said. According to the police, the flogging was ordered by an irregular court over allegations of an illicit relationship.
Locals allege that Tajmul is known for conducting irregular courts and extorting money from people.
Bose, who is now in New Delhi, will visit Chopra on Tuesday and meet the victims of the attack. From there he is likely to return to the national capital and submit a report to the central government about the incident, a Raj Bhavan official said.
The man seen in a viral video beating the couple with a bamboo stick was identified as Tajmul alias 'JCB', allegedly a TMC leader from Chopra area. He was arrested last night. Tajmul appeared before a local court and remained in police custody for five days.
The inspector-in-charge of Chopra police station was concerned about the incident, the state police said.
In New Delhi, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) said it had issued a notice to the West Bengal government and the state police chief over the incident. Police registered a case on Sunday after a video of the incident, which occurred on Friday, went viral on social media. The video could not be independently verified. The BJP alleged that Tajmul had links with Chopra MLA Hamidul Islam, who reportedly defended him despite the TMC's condemnation of the incident.
A new video has also surfaced showing Tajmul beating another couple a few days ago.
Governor Bose, who has had tense relations with the state government over various issues, expressed shock over the incident and described it as "barbaric", according to a Raj Bhavan official. "He condemned the incident and sought an immediate report from CM Banerjee," the official said.
The NHRC has also asked its Director General (Investigation) to "immediately constitute and dispatch a team, headed by an officer, not below the rank of Senior Superintendent of Police, to visit the incident site for conducting on-the-spot investigation" . investigation of facts into the matter and submit a report to the Commission as soon as possible," he said.
The main perpetrator is allegedly associated with "the political party in power in West Bengal" and could be seen in a viral video brutally beating the couple surrounded by a group of people, as spectators, the NHRC reported in a statement. BJP on Monday called for the resignation of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee over "serious deterioration" in law and order in the state.
At a press conference in New Delhi, BJP national spokesperson Gaurav Bhatia said: "Law and order has completely collapsed in West Bengal. Mamata Banerjee should resign immediately because she cannot ensure the safety of citizens. citizens".
BJP president JP Nadda also criticized the TMC government alleging that West Bengal is not safe under the current dispensation. He said in a post on
Nadda added, "Be it Sandeshkhali, Uttar Dinajpur or many other places, Didi's West Bengal is not SAFE for women. BJP women in West Bengal staged a protest on Monday at the Assembly premises over the assault on the couple and the alleged atrocities against women in various parts of the state.
"The TMC government's appeasement policy has turned the state into a den of anti-social activities. It seems that the ruling TMC and its goons have unleashed Taliban rule in the state," said BJP MLA Agnimitra Paul. Bengal Police Occidental said on Monday that malicious efforts are being made from certain quarters to spread misinformation and give political color to the incident.
"The fact is that on learning about the incident, the police quickly identified the culprit and arrested him. A suo motu case has been initiated in the matter and an investigation is underway. The victim has been provided police security. IC Chopra has been a spectacle caused by the incident," the West Bengal police posted in X.
Senior TMC leader Shantanu Sen said the state government is taking steps to address the situation. "We do not support such incidents. Security has been provided to the victims. Others involved will not be spared either," the TMC spokesperson said. TMC.
However, Islam's remarks, the local MLA, accusing the couple of "polluting society by entering into an illicit relationship" sparked an angry reaction from the BJP.
"The couple allegedly had an illicit relationship, for which they were flogged. With their activities they socially polluted society," he said. "The woman was to blame for getting involved in an illicit relationship despite having a son and a husband. Isn't this a crime? Isn't this an immoral act?" Islam was questioned.
Paul slammed the Trinamool Congress MLA, questioning whether the TMC has "imposed Sharia law in the state".
Such comments by an elected representative are not only regressive but will also encourage others to take the law into their own hands, he said. According to the police, the flogging was ordered by an irregular court over allegations of an illicit relationship.
Locals allege that Tajmul is known for conducting irregular courts and extorting money from people.
