BJP Targets Bengal Govt In Assembly After Maheshtala Temple Clash; 40 Arrested, Gunpowder Seized
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In the aftermath, 40 people were arrested in connection with the violence across seven FIRs.
The BJP on Wednesday created uproar in the Bengal Assembly after the Speaker rejected its adjournment motion over the recent violence in Maheshtala. The party accused the Mamata Banerjee-led government of failing to maintain law and order and slammed it for alleged appeasement politics following reports of temple vandalism. BJP MLAs staged a protest inside the House, demanding accountability and action.
BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari also changed his profile picture on Facebook and X to a Tulsi plant in protest against the incident.
The unrest in Maheshtala began Tuesday afternoon when a clash broke out between two groups in the Rabindra Nagar and Nadial police station areas, reportedly over the location of a shop. The confrontation escalated into violence, with brickbatting on police and isolated incidents of vandalism. Police used force to disperse the mob and restore order.
In the aftermath, 40 people were arrested in connection with the violence across seven FIRs. 'None of those who have indulged in violence will be spared," officials said. Adding to the tension, police reported the discovery of gunpowder in the Budge Budge area late Tuesday night, leading to the arrest of five more individuals. The material has been seized, and investigations are underway.
A clash between two groups occurred yesterday afternoon in Rabindra Nagar PS area and adjacent areas of Nadial PS over the location of a shop, resulting in brickbatting at police and isolated vandalism in the vicinity. Police resorted to necessary use of force and dispersed the…— West Bengal Police (@WBPolice) June 12, 2025
Prohibitory orders under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNSS) have been imposed in the Rabindra Nagar area to maintain peace. Authorities have advised political representatives not to visit the locality until the curbs are lifted. Citizens have also been warned against spreading rumours online. 'Those trying to trigger unrest will be sternly dealt with as per law," police added.
Adhikari in a post on X said that he has already written to SP of Diamond Harbour Police District and the Director General (DGP) of West Bengal Police over the incident.
He wrote: 'I have approached the SP of Diamond Harbour Police District and DGP @WBPolice so that today, I along with one MLA can visit Maheshtala under Rabindranagar Police Station to meet and express solidarity with the victims of the Hindu families and the affected Hindu shopkeepers who came under the attack of the Jihadis yesterday."
I have approached the SP of Diamond Harbour Police District and DGP @WBPolice so that today, I along with one MLA can visit Maheshtala under Rabindranagar Police Station to meet and express solidarity with the victims of the Hindu families and the affected Hindu shopkeepers who… pic.twitter.com/qX1YORH1GY — Suvendu Adhikari (@SuvenduWB) June 12, 2025
He added: 'This visit is a step towards understanding their grievances and ensuring their voices are heard. I hope that the administration doesn't obstruct my visit."
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June 12, 2025, 13:34 IST
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