Explained: The outrage in West Bengal over public flogging of a couple
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Explained: The outrage in West Bengal over public flogging of a couple

Firstpost  

The public flogging of a couple over an alleged extramarital affair in West Bengal has sparked outrage. Investigation proceeds.” TMC’s response Responding to the shocking incident, TMC district president Kanaiyalal Agarwal said, “The man and the woman were engaged in an extramarital affair. Be it Sandeshkhali, Uttar Dinajpur or many other places, Didi’s West Bengal is UNSAFE for… — Jagat Prakash Nadda July 1, 2024 Addressing a press conference in Delhi, BJP spokesperson Gaurav Bhatia said there was a “severe deterioration” in the law and order situation in West Bengal, and questioned the CM’s commitment to justice and governance. Literally bulldozer justice at Chopra under @MamataOfficial rule.” NHRC issues notice The National Human Rights Commission said on Monday that it has issued notices to the West Bengal government and the state’s police chief over reports that a couple was allegedly mercilessly beaten up in a village in Uttar Dinajpur district in full public view by a group of people. May like to refer to the press release at: https://t.co/f57ZNuGuqU pic.twitter.com/Q6LdeZMlMa — NHRC India July 1, 2024 The main perpetrator is allegedly associated with “the political party in power in West Bengal” and could be seen in a viral video, severely beating up the couple surrounded by a group of people as spectators, the NHRC said in a statement.

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West Bengal: Communal violence erupts in Malda, shops of Hindus vandalised by mob
4 days, 2 hours ago

West Bengal: Communal violence erupts in Malda, shops of Hindus vandalised by mob

Op India  

Videos of alleged communal violence in the Malda district of West Bengal are going viral on social media. Hindus are being attacked…The… pic.twitter.com/rrlzp7x0Nx — ANI March 27, 2025 Sharing the videos of the alleged communal attack on Hindus, the Union Minister of State for Education and Development of North Eastern Region, Dr Sukanta Majumdar, wrote, “Horrific scenes from Dakshin Malda’s …

Fact Check: False claim links West Bengal murder to communal angle
1 month ago

Fact Check: False claim links West Bengal murder to communal angle

Deccan Chronicle  

CLAIM: A youth named Akram murdered a Hindu girl in West Bengal. The police have denied any communal angle to the incident Disturbing visuals of a body found in a suitcase have surfaced on social media with a false communal claim that the accused is a Muslim named Akram who killed a Hindu girl in West Bengal by luring her …

West Bengal Girl's Rape-Murder: Authorities Under Fire for Irregularities in Post Mortem Procedures
4 months, 3 weeks ago

West Bengal Girl's Rape-Murder: Authorities Under Fire for Irregularities in Post Mortem Procedures

ABP News  

A shocking case of rape and murder has sparked outrage in Alipurduar, West Bengal. A 6-year-old girl was allegedly raped and murdered in a pond, leading to an enraged mob lynching one of the accused, police said. The accused, a man in his forties, was tied to a tree and beaten severely by the crowd, a police officer confirmed. The …

BJP Alleges 7 Rapes In 48 Hours In Bengal, Blames CM Mamata Banerjee
7 months ago

BJP Alleges 7 Rapes In 48 Hours In Bengal, Blames CM Mamata Banerjee

ABP News  

Kolkata, Aug 30 The BJP on Friday alleged that seven rape cases have been reported from different parts of West Bengal in the last 48 hours but the Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is threatening doctors over their protests on R.G. 7 rapes and in some cases murders too, reported from Mamata Banerjee’s West Bengal in last 48 hours…. But in …

‘Tragic, disrespectful’: Rajnath Singh's sharp reaction to Kolkata doctor rape-murder, slams CM Mamata Banerjee
7 months ago

‘Tragic, disrespectful’: Rajnath Singh's sharp reaction to Kolkata doctor rape-murder, slams CM Mamata Banerjee

Hindustan Times  

Union defence minister Rajnath Singh on Friday slammed the West Bengal government and chief minister Mamata Banerjee over their handling of the rape and murder case of a trainee doctor at Kolkata's RG Kar Hospital saying that “a lot remains to be done” in light of the ongoing atrocities and crimes against women in the country. Speaking at an event …

Sourav Ganguly shown no mercy after 'Bengal shouldn't be judged...' take on Kolkata rape-murder case; clarifies comment
7 months, 1 week ago

Sourav Ganguly shown no mercy after 'Bengal shouldn't be judged...' take on Kolkata rape-murder case; clarifies comment

Hindustan Times  

With celebrities joining the commoners, protests around the rape and murder of a postgraduate trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College in Kolkata are gaining steady momentum. Former India captain and ex-BCCI president Sourav Ganguly joined the bandwagon as he recently condemned the incident, but his comments sparked a controversy in various quarters. Former Indian captain and BCCI President Sourav …

Kolkata Rape and Murder Case: Women’s Safety a Farce in West Bengal
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Kolkata Rape and Murder Case: Women’s Safety a Farce in West Bengal

News 18  

The recent rape and murder of a postgraduate trainee doctor at Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College is a damning indictment of West Bengal’s hollow claims of safety for women. Despite Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s repeated assertions that West Bengal is the safest state for women, this horrific crime exposes the administration’s blatant incompetence and disregard for women’s safety. Mamata Banerjee’s …

Accepting the realities of Bangladesh
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Accepting the realities of Bangladesh

Hindustan Times  

As the situation in Bangladesh unfolds, television anchors and their guests outdoing each other in finding a new angle, a new accusation, or yet another conspiracy theory. Bangladesh citizen {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} First, the discussion in whether or not India should have welcomed former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina into India should take into consideration that everyone has a right …

West Bengal’s Dangerous Nexus: Mob Justice, Strongmen and the TMC
8 months, 3 weeks ago

West Bengal’s Dangerous Nexus: Mob Justice, Strongmen and the TMC

News 18  

The recent incident of mob violence in Chopra, West Bengal, starkly highlights the troubling intersection of vigilante justice, local strongmen, and political manoeuvring. Local strongmen like Tajemul have long been fixtures in West Bengal’s political landscape, often used by parties to consolidate votes while wielding significant influence over local affairs. Appeasement Politics The political narrative in Bengal has been increasingly …

PM Modi Raises Bengal Flogging Incident In Rajya Sabha. Watch What He Said
8 months, 4 weeks ago

PM Modi Raises Bengal Flogging Incident In Rajya Sabha. Watch What He Said

ABP News  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday slammed the Opposition for remaining silent on the public flogging of a woman in north Bengal and atrocities against women in Sandeshkhali. Replying to the debate on a motion thanking the President for her address to the joint sitting of the Parliament, the Prime Minister said the woman leaders who consider themselves progressive also …

West Bengal government announces ₹2 lakh compensation to kin of lynching victims
8 months, 4 weeks ago

West Bengal government announces ₹2 lakh compensation to kin of lynching victims

The Hindu  

The West Bengal government on Tuesday announced compensation of ₹2 lakh to each of the bereaved families and job appointment as Home Guard for the victims’ next of kin following recent incidents of violence and lynching in the State. We are all sorry about such incidents,” former West Bengal Chief Secretary and Advisor to Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Alapan Bandyopadhyay …

Opposition Slams TMC after Video of Man Beating Up Couple Viral
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Opposition Slams TMC after Video of Man Beating Up Couple Viral

Deccan Chronicle  

The Trinamool MLA told reporters, “We condemn the incident. Now, legal action will be taken in this case.”Bengal BJP chief and Union minister Sukanta Majumdar said statements from TMC's Hamidul Rahaman referring to a 'Muslim Rashtra' and discussing punishments under 'certain rules' are deeply concerning.“Is TMC declaring West Bengal a state where Sharia law will be applied?" The accused also …

‘…Mamata-raj jaisa hota hai’: BJP on ‘horrific’ woman's flogging in Bengal; Trinamool Congress reacts
8 months, 4 weeks ago

‘…Mamata-raj jaisa hota hai’: BJP on ‘horrific’ woman's flogging in Bengal; Trinamool Congress reacts

Hindustan Times  

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday came down heavily on the ruling Trinamool Congress in West Bengal over a video of a man assaulting a woman in Chopra in West Bengal's Uttar Dinajpur, claiming that “Sandeshkhali gave Sheikh Shahjahan and north Dinajpur gave Tajmul alias "JCB” – the accused. The man, Tajmul alias "JCB” who is allegedly a TMC leader, …

Bengal man Tajmul alias ‘JCB’ beats couple in ‘illicit relation’, BJP says ‘Sandeshkhali in every…’. What we know so far
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Bengal man Tajmul alias ‘JCB’ beats couple in ‘illicit relation’, BJP says ‘Sandeshkhali in every…’. What we know so far

Live Mint  

A West Bengal man allegedly beat a couple engaged in an illicit relationship with a bamboo stick in Uttar Dinajpur district following a decision of a kangaroo court. Police registered a case against a local TMC leader of Chopra — Tajmul alias JCB — who reportedly performed the brutal assault on the couple. Take a look at the video below, …

Bengal woman thrashed by Tajmul alias ‘JCB’ on street; Trinamool MLA says 'in Muslim rashtra…’
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Bengal woman thrashed by Tajmul alias ‘JCB’ on street; Trinamool MLA says 'in Muslim rashtra…’

Hindustan Times  

The Opposition in West Bengal has hit out at the ruling Trinamool Congress after a video clip of a brutal assault on a couple allegedly engaged in a relationship went viral. While the West Bengal Police on Sunday registered a case over the incident and arrested Tajmul, Chopra MLA Hamidul Rahaman said the woman's activities were “unsocial”. Union minister and …

West Bengal police arrests TMC leader for brutal assault on couple
8 months, 4 weeks ago

West Bengal police arrests TMC leader for brutal assault on couple

India TV News  

Late on Sunday, the West Bengal Police arrested a local TMC leader identified as Tajemul, also known as JCB, on charges of brutally assaulting a couple allegedly involved in an illicit relationship. The West Bengal Police announced the arrest on X, stating that the accused was promptly identified and arrested for publicly assaulting a woman. Meanwhile, in the aftermath of …

'Will Sharia Law be Applied in West Bengal...': BJP Slams TMC MLA's 'Muslim Rashtra' Comment
9 months ago

'Will Sharia Law be Applied in West Bengal...': BJP Slams TMC MLA's 'Muslim Rashtra' Comment

News 18  

West Bengal BJP on Monday slammed the ruling Trinamool Congress for its MLA’s “Muslim Rashtra” comment. “Has TMC declared West Bengal to be a Muslim Rashtra wherein the rule of Sharia will be applied?” After a chilling video of a couple being thrashed by a man surfaced from north Bengal’s Uttar Dinajpur district, Chopra MLA Hamidul Rahaman said: “In Our …

West Bengal: Couple in 'illicit relationship' assaulted allegedly by local TMC leader; Opposition reacts
9 months ago

West Bengal: Couple in 'illicit relationship' assaulted allegedly by local TMC leader; Opposition reacts

India TV News  

A case was registered after a video clip of a brutal assault on a couple allegedly involved in an illicit relationship went viral, West Bengal Police said on Sunday. The man who was spotted in the video thrashing two with a bamboo stick was allegedly a local TMC leader of Chopra in Uttar Dinajpur district where the incident occurred following …

West Bengal politics has to be dialogic even while remaining contentious
9 months, 3 weeks ago

West Bengal politics has to be dialogic even while remaining contentious

Hindustan Times  

Thinking of West Bengal, I have yet to find an analysis of a possible correlation between violence in electoral time and the electoral participation of common people. Widespread violence between supporters of the TMC and the BJP over alleged electoral malpractices in strife-torn Sandeshkhali marred the final phase of LS polls in West Bengal on Saturday, resulting in injuries to …

Didi Slams Modi over Violence on Women
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Didi Slams Modi over Violence on Women

Deccan Chronicle  

Kolkata: West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday wondered if Prime Minister Narendra Modi was asleep during the violence against women to counter his attack on her government a day before over the same issue at Sandeshkhali in North 24 Parganas. The Trinamul Congress supremo said at a party rally in Alipurduar, “Can Mr Modi answer how many times …

Sandeshkhali violence | ‘Highly shameful’ even if only 1% of claims true: Cal HC to Bengal govt.
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Sandeshkhali violence | ‘Highly shameful’ even if only 1% of claims true: Cal HC to Bengal govt.

The Hindu  

Observing that it would be “highly shameful” if even one percent of the allegations of sexual assault in Sandeshkhali were found to be true, the Calcutta High Court on April 4 said that West Bengal’s image as the safest State for women will fall. Petitioner-lawyer Priyanka Tibrewal submitted a voluminous compilation before the court which she said contained around 100 …

Bengal safest state; rumours being spread about Sandeshkhali: Mamata
1 year ago

Bengal safest state; rumours being spread about Sandeshkhali: Mamata

Hindustan Times  

West Bengal is the safest state in the country for women, chief minister Mamata Banerjee said on Thursday, as she accused the Bharatiya Janata Party of “spreading rumours” about Sandeshkhali, a day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi attacked the Trinamool Congress government over alleged atrocities against women in the village. Addressing a ‘Mahilader Adhikar, Amader Angikar’ rally in central Kolkata, …

Sandeshkhali reports misleading, Bengal safest for women, says Mamata Banerjee
1 year ago

Sandeshkhali reports misleading, Bengal safest for women, says Mamata Banerjee

The Hindu  

The Trinamool Congress chairperson’s remarks come a day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the storm of Sandeshkhali will rage across West Bengal West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday said that the reports of atrocities on women at Sandeshkhali were misleading and Bengal was the safest State for women. I do not hesitate to arrest Trinamool Congress leaders,” …

After PM's charge, Mamata Banerjee meets Sandeshkhali women, says 'Bengal safest'
1 year ago

After PM's charge, Mamata Banerjee meets Sandeshkhali women, says 'Bengal safest'

India Today  

Ahead of Women's Day, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday took out a rally in Kolkata. Our leader engaged with countless strong women, resonating with their spirit and celebrating the essence of womanhood as she stands committed to upliftingâ€æ pic.twitter.com/J5urb4dFjG — All India Trinamool Congress March 7, 2024 The reaction follows after PM Modi and BJP leaders pointed …

NCW recommends President’s rule in West Bengal in report on Sandeshkhali violence
1 year ago

NCW recommends President’s rule in West Bengal in report on Sandeshkhali violence

The Hindu  

The National Commission for Women has recommended to President Droupadi Murmu that President’s rule be imposed in West Bengal in the aftermath of the violence in Sandeshkhali area of the State. In a 24-page report submitted to the President by NCW chairperson Ms. Rekha Sharma in New Delhi on March 05, the NCW also recommended the appointment of a Central …

BJP on sit-in against 'worsening' law and order in West Bengal
1 year, 1 month ago

BJP on sit-in against 'worsening' law and order in West Bengal

The Hindu  

The BJP began a two-day dharna in Kolkata to protest against the alleged worsening of law and order situation in West Bengal and atrocities on villagers by ruling TMC leaders in trouble-torn Sandeshkhali region. Several incidents of land grab and sexual abuse in Sandeshkhali are glaring examples of such a situation in the state," West Bengal BJP spokesperson Samik Bhattacharya …

‘No democracy in West Bengal’: BJP targets Mamata Banerjee over Sandeshkhali row
1 year, 1 month ago

‘No democracy in West Bengal’: BJP targets Mamata Banerjee over Sandeshkhali row

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: The national spokesperson of the Bharatiya Janata Party Sudhanshu Trivedi on Friday slammed the West Bengal government over the ongoing Sandeshkhali unrest, saying “there is no democracy in West Bengal”. BJP national spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi Trivedi in a press conference targeted the chief minister, saying that the state under Mamata Banerjee’s rule has become inhuman and insensitive. Sandeshkhali, …

Women most unsafe in only State with woman CM, says BJP on Sandeshkhali
1 year, 1 month ago

Women most unsafe in only State with woman CM, says BJP on Sandeshkhali

The Hindu  

The BJP on February 19 demanded the removal of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for questioning the allegations of sexual assault raised by women in Sandeshkhali. “The local Trinamool strongman Shajahan Sheikh, who is seen as a key accused in the complaints of sexual atrocities and land grab, is being protected by Mamata Banerjee,” Ms. Chatterjee alleged, adding that …

Bar Association cautions about President's Rule in WB over violence with women of Sandeshkhali
1 year, 1 month ago

Bar Association cautions about President's Rule in WB over violence with women of Sandeshkhali

Op India  

The All India Bar Association has written to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, cautioning about demands for President’s Rule in the state after witnessing horrific incidents of sexual assault and violence in Sandeshkhali. AIBA Chairman and Senior Advocate, Dr Adish Aggarwala, has also condemned the incident and the lackadaisical approach of the West Bengal Police and authorities in not …

West Bengal: SC stays proceedings in incidents of post poll violence aftre CBI seeks transfer of cases
1 year, 1 month ago

West Bengal: SC stays proceedings in incidents of post poll violence aftre CBI seeks transfer of cases

Op India  

On Wednesday, February 14, the Supreme Court stayed the ongoing proceedings in various trial courts across West Bengal related to the heinous cases of murder, rape and crime against women and other human rights violations that happened in West Bengal in May 2021 after TMC returned to power. A single-judge bench of Justice Sanjay Karol issued the judgment in response …

Bengal police dismiss charges of sexual exploitation in Sandeshkhali, hide replies on social media that questioned their credibility
1 year, 1 month ago

Bengal police dismiss charges of sexual exploitation in Sandeshkhali, hide replies on social media that questioned their credibility

Op India  

On Wednesday, West Bengal Police shared from their X handle that no allegations about the rape and sexual exploitation of women have so far been received in connection to the events in Sandeshkhali. The West Bengal Police also warned that “strict legal action will be initiated against sections of the media for spreading unfounded misinformation” in this regard. — West …

Cannot excuse sexual violence against women in Manipur on ground that crimes are committed against them in other parts of country: Supreme Court
1 year, 8 months ago

Cannot excuse sexual violence against women in Manipur on ground that crimes are committed against them in other parts of country: Supreme Court

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Monday said the “systemic” and “unprecedented magnitude” of sexual violence committed against women in Manipur amidst ethnic clashes cannot be excused on the ground that crimes happened to women in other parts of the country too. “You cannot excuse what is taking place in Manipur now on the ground that such crimes are happening to several …

Parliament Monsoon Session: BJP, INDIA plan protests over crimes against women
1 year, 8 months ago

Parliament Monsoon Session: BJP, INDIA plan protests over crimes against women

Live Mint  

Political parties in India are set to lead a slew of protests on Monday amid outrage over a viral video from Manipur and other crimes against women. While the BJP will hold an agitation over atrocities committed recently in Rajasthan, West Bengal and other Opposition-ruled states, the newly named INDIA alliance has demanded discussion about the situation in the northeast. …

Under Opposition attack over Manipur, BJP highlights crimes in Rajasthan, West Bengal
1 year, 8 months ago

Under Opposition attack over Manipur, BJP highlights crimes in Rajasthan, West Bengal

The Hindu  

The war of words between Opposition parties and the BJP over the violence in Manipur escalated on Saturday after the ruling party raised the issue of crimes against women in Congress-ruled Rajasthan and Trinamool Congress-ruled West Bengal and questioned the “silence” of the Opposition. ‘False equivalence’ Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh tweeted, ”The Prime Minister and his drum beaters are …

BJP, Trinamool trade charges over assault on women in West Bengal
1 year, 8 months ago

BJP, Trinamool trade charges over assault on women in West Bengal

The Hindu  

A fresh controversy has erupted with the Bharatiya Janata Party leadership both in West Bengal and New Delhi on Saturday alleging that two women were stripped and assaulted in State’s Malda district earlier this week. State’s Minister for Women and Child Development Sashi Panja said that the police have taken suo motu cognisance of the incident and a case has …

Amid Outrage Over Manipur Video, New Clip from Bengal Shows 2 Women Being 'Stripped Naked'
1 year, 8 months ago

Amid Outrage Over Manipur Video, New Clip from Bengal Shows 2 Women Being 'Stripped Naked'

News 18  

The BJP, on Saturday, alleged that two tribal women were stripped naked and tortured a few days ago in West Bengal’s Malda district. BJP’s I-T department head Amit Malviya, who is also the party’s co-incharge for the state, took to Twitter and said the incident took place in Malda’s Pakuahat area on July 19, with a “frenzied mob baying for …

OPINION | BENGAL : THOSE WHO ASSAULTED WOMEN MUST BE PUNISHED
1 year, 8 months ago

OPINION | BENGAL : THOSE WHO ASSAULTED WOMEN MUST BE PUNISHED

India TV News  

At a time when the nation seethes with anger over the parading of two naked women in Manipur, disturbing reports have come from West Bengal of two BJP panchayat poll women candidates beaten up and stripped by alleged Trinamool supporters. Whether it is Manipur CM N. Biren Singh or West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee, I want to remind them of …

BJP claims two tribal women beaten, stripped naked in Bengal's Malda; TMC refutes charges
1 year, 8 months ago

BJP claims two tribal women beaten, stripped naked in Bengal's Malda; TMC refutes charges

India TV News  

Days after a Manipur video incident, the BJP on Saturday claimed that two tribal women were stripped naked and tortured in West Bengal’s Malda while the police remained a "mute spectator". Taking to Twitter, BJP leader Amit Malviya, who is also the party's co-incharge for the state, said that the incident took place in the Pakua Hat area of ​​Bamangola …

BJP questions crimes against women in Bengal and Rajasthan
1 year, 8 months ago

BJP questions crimes against women in Bengal and Rajasthan

The Hindu  

The BJP went on the offensive on Friday, lashing out against the West Bengal and Rajasthan governments — ruled by the Trinamool Congress and Congress respectively — regarding their record on crimes against women. EDITORIAL | Alarm bells: on the violence in the West Bengal panchayat elections West Bengal crimes Union Minister Gajendra Shekhawat also highlighted similar crimes against women …

DC Edit | Check political violence in Bengal, it's out of control
1 year, 8 months ago

DC Edit | Check political violence in Bengal, it's out of control

Deccan Chronicle  

Violence has become the hallmark of elections in West Bengal and the election to local self-government bodies this year does not show a break from the trend — as many as 20 people have been killed and hundreds injured with an equal number of lives lost in the run-up to the election held on Saturday. Clashes began immediately after the …

Spate of violence rocks West Bengal ahead of panchayat elections
1 year, 10 months ago

Spate of violence rocks West Bengal ahead of panchayat elections

The Hindu  

Published : May 19, 2023 16:00 IST - 6 MINS READ On May 1, Bijoy Krishna Bhuiyan, the BJP’s booth president of Moyna in Purba Medinipur district, was returning home with his wife and son when he was abducted allegedly by a large group of Trinamool party workers. Although the reason behind Shaw’s death is yet to be ascertained, the …

West Bengal's Law And Order Situation is a Ticking Time Bomb - News18
1 year, 10 months ago

West Bengal's Law And Order Situation is a Ticking Time Bomb - News18

News 18  

Last week, the Calcutta High Court mandated the National Investigative Agency to look into the incidents of communal violence that occurred during Ram Navami celebrations in Howrah and other areas of West Bengal. There is no denying that Banerjee is not the first politician and TMC is not the first political party to appease minorities in West Bengal politics. However, …

West Bengal: Fresh clashes in Kaliyaganj over rape and murder of minor
1 year, 11 months ago

West Bengal: Fresh clashes in Kaliyaganj over rape and murder of minor

India TV News  

West Bengal: Fresh clashes were reported in Kaliaganj's Uttar Dinajpur area on Saturday after locals protested against the state administration over the alleged rape and murder of a minor girl student in the region. According to reports, locals who were protesting against the Bengal government, engaged in clashes with police a day after the minor's dead body was found. BJP …

Mamata Banerjee says encounters in UP became 'normal', suggests people to protest
1 year, 11 months ago

Mamata Banerjee says encounters in UP became 'normal', suggests people to protest

Hindustan Times  

Encounters have become ‘normal’ for people in Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday alleged as she doubled down her attack against the Yogi Adityanath government after gangster-turned politician Atiq Ahmad and his brother Ashraf were shot dead at point-blank range on Saturday. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee addresses a press conference at Nabanna, in Howrah, …

West Bengal violence: Home Ministry seeks report
1 year, 11 months ago

West Bengal violence: Home Ministry seeks report

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Union home ministry on Tuesday sought a report from the Mamata Banerjee government on the violence during Rama Navami in Howrah, Hooghly and nearby areas. Sources said the home ministry has sought a detailed report from the state government over the violence that broke out between two groups when a Rama Navami procession was taken out in …

West Bengal police arrest journalist for posting visuals of Mominpur anti-Hindu violence
2 years, 5 months ago

West Bengal police arrest journalist for posting visuals of Mominpur anti-Hindu violence

Op India  

The West Bengal police’s high-handedness in dealing with the October 9th anti-Hindu violence in Mominpur, where the Islamists orchestrated a targeted attack on the Hindu community, is on display once again. Days after the West Bengal police arrested BJP State President Sukanta Majumdar and some other BJP leaders while they were en route to the riot-hit area, a Kolkata-based journalist …

Violence Breaks Out in Bengal's Mominpur, BJP State Chief Among 5 Arrested; Section 144 Clamped
2 years, 5 months ago

Violence Breaks Out in Bengal's Mominpur, BJP State Chief Among 5 Arrested; Section 144 Clamped

News 18  

Violence erupted in West Bengal’s Mominpur area on Sunday as two communities clashed after religious flags put up for Milad un-Nabi were allegedly torn. “I have written to Hon’ble Union Home Minister Shri @AmitShah Ji & Hon’ble Governor Shri La Ganesan Ji requesting them to urgently deploy Central Forces in the wake of Mominpur violence & ransacking of Ekbalpur Police …

Western media's anti-Hindu and biased coverage of Lakhimpur case
2 years, 6 months ago

Western media's anti-Hindu and biased coverage of Lakhimpur case

Op India  

The recent gangrape and murder of two minor Dalit sisters in the Uttar Pradesh district of Lakhimpur Kheri by six men including Junaid, Sohail, Arif, Hafiz, and two others has shocked the entire nation, but the utterly distorted and exclusive coverage of the incident by Western media exposes the intent of these outlets and their tenacity to push their agenda …

BJP fact-finding team meets Bengal rape victim's family, criticises govt over women's safety
2 years, 11 months ago

BJP fact-finding team meets Bengal rape victim's family, criticises govt over women's safety

India TV News  

Highlights The team slammed the state for failing to ensure safety and security of women in West Bengal The girl had died after being allegedly gang-raped by the son of a TMC panchayat leader The deceased's family alleged the girl's body was snatched away and cremated A BJP fact-finding team met the family members of the minor girl, who was …

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