Outrage in Santipur as TMC supporter accused of molesting women, evoking memories of Sandeshkhali incident
- In Reports
- 07:49 PM, Apr 22, 2024
- Myind Staff
The focus has shifted from Sandeshkhali to Santipur in West Bengal, where allegations mirroring those of harassment and land disputes involving local TMC leaders have surfaced. A TMC supporter stands accused of misconduct towards women in the community, prompting BJP candidate Jagannath Sarkar from Ranaghat to repeatedly alert authorities.
Despite Sarkar's notifications, no action has been taken against the accused, whom he asserts is linked to the ruling TMC party. The incident transpired in the Karamchapur area of Bagachapur village panchayat, falling within the jurisdiction of Santipur police station.
Sarkar has accused a certain individual named Pradeep Sarkar of engaging in indecent behaviour towards women over numerous years. "He enters homes during the night and subjects women to molestation".
Despite my submission of several written complaints to the police, no action has been forthcoming," Sarkar asserted. "A few days ago, the accused was caught attempting to molest a woman, but he fled upon sight of her family members," Sarkar added.
Enraged locals filed a formal complaint against the accused at the police station. Despite 72 hours passing, the accused remains at large, allegedly intimidating complainants. Sarkar, after meeting with affected women, vowed decisive action. Sanji Sarkar, a local resident, alleged the accused, associated with TMC, faces no action from the administration.
Sarkar accused the officer-in-charge of Santipur police station of being close to Pradeep, suggesting this connection has helped him evade arrest. He warned of initiating a movement if swift action isn't taken.
TMC MLA Braj Kishore Goswami expressed concern over the incidents and called for the accused's arrest. He noted that the BJP-run panchayat could have addressed the issue.
Ranaghat Superintendent of Police Kumar Saniraj stated that complaints were filed by both sides and cautioned against politicizing the matter. The case is under investigation.
Massive social media outcry followed the recent development. One user on X questioned why incidents involving WB and TMC were recurring, suggesting misuse of power. Another user advocated for UP CM Yogi Ji's governance style. A third user expressed frustration over the state of women in WB despite a female head of state, criticizing appeasement politics.
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