Bengal couple thrashed by Tajmul on street; TMC MLA justifies the act saying 'Muslim Rashtra'
- In Reports
- 11:30 AM, Jul 01, 2024
- Myind Staff
In reaction to a disturbing video of a man assaulting two individuals, including a woman, on a street while bystanders watch, the opposition in West Bengal has fiercely criticised Mamata Banerjee's government.
The man seen in the video attacking two individuals with a bundle of bamboo sticks has been identified as Tajmul, also known as "JCB," who is allegedly a local TMC leader in Chopra, Uttar Dinajpur district. According to news agency PTI, the incident occurred following a decision by a kangaroo court.
The video has been shared by leaders from political parties including BJP and the Communist Party of India (Marxist), condemning the incident.
On Sunday, the West Bengal Police registered a case over the incident and arrested Tajmul. However, Chopra MLA Hamidul Rahaman stated that the woman's activities were “unsocial” and denied any links between the TMC and Tajmul.
Hamidul Rahaman said it was a village matter and had nothing to do with the party.
“We condemn the incident. But the woman also did wrong. She left her husband, son, and daughter and became an evil beast. There is some code and justice according to Muslim Rashtra. However, we do agree that what happened was a bit extreme. Now, legal action will be taken in this case,” the Trinamool MLA told reporters.
TMC party said that the matter will be investigated.
Union Minister and Bengal BJP chief Sukanta Majumdar took to ‘X’ and highlighted TMC MLA Hamidul Rahaman’s statement of referring to a “Muslim Rashtra”.
He posted asking, “Is TMC declaring West Bengal a state where Sharia law will be applied?”
BJP IT Cell head Amit Malviya posted on X saying, “This is the ugly face of Mamata Banerjee’s rule in West Bengal. The guy in the video, who is beating up a woman mercilessly… is famous for giving quick justice through his ‘insaf’ sabha and is a close associate of Chopra MLA Hamidur Rahaman,”
He claimed that there is a Sandeshkhali in every village of West Bengal and Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is a "curse for women".
"There is no semblance of law and order in Bengal. Will Mamata Banerjee act against this monster or defend him like she stood up for Sheikh Shahjahan?" Malviya added.
State Congress president Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury alleged that attacks on ordinary people and political opponents of the TMC continue in West Bengal, despite the Trinamool Congress winning the Lok Sabha elections in the state.
"How can a woman be beaten up in this way? Attack on any woman is barbaric and deplorable,” he asked.
“Such incidents of violence are giving a bad name to West Bengal," Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury said.
TMC district president Kaniyalal Agarwal attributed the incident to the couple's alleged illicit relationship, which he claimed "did not go down well with the villagers." He added that the party would investigate the episode.
In a statement, Islampur Police District said, "Efforts are being made from certain quarters to spread misinformation about an incident in Chopra PS under Islampur PD. The fact is, police have promptly identified and arrested one person who had publicly assaulted a lady."
The statement said that police security had been provided to the victim couple.
Islampur Police Superintendent Joby Thomas K stated earlier on Sunday that the police viewed the video clip on social media and registered a case after verifying its authenticity.
Image source: X
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