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Indian Express
3 days ago
- Politics
- Indian Express
West Bengal: Tension in Barasat after clashes break out during Suvendu Adhikari's rally
Tensions flared in Barasat, in the North 24 Parganas district on Wednesday during the BJP's 'Kanya Suraksha Yatra' rally, led by Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari, as Trinamool Congress supporters allegedly clashed with BJP participants, during the event aimed at highlighting crimes against women in the state. According to reports, a confrontation erupted when the BJP procession reached the Champadali More, in Barasat, where a TMC party office is located. The BJP has alleged that TMC workers made provocative remarks toward Adhikari, sparking a scuffle, and leading to stone-pelting and vandalism. A BJP supporter was reportedly injured in the incident. In response, the TMC supporters, reportedly, not only accused the BJP of instigating the violence, but also claimed that BJP participants shouted slogans to harass them and physically assaulted them, retaliating with sticks and water bottles, while they were standing near their party office. A banner featuring TMC leader Mamata Banerjee was also reportedly targeted. Police personnel, including those from Rapid Action Battalion, were deployed to bring the situation under control, officials said. Several motorcycles were also reportedly vandalised in the chaos. The senior BJP leader later claimed he was attacked in Barasat, but managed to escape, drawing a parallel to the Cooch Behar incident. Following the incident, Adhikari posted on X that the 'Kanya Suraksha Yatra' was a demand for the safety of women in the state, citing a rise in violence against women under the TMC government. Adhikari further said that atrocities against women were on the rise in Bengal due to a 'complete collapse of law and order.' There was no immediate response from the TMC regarding the allegations. The incident comes a day after Adhikari's convoy was allegedly attacked by some people in Cooch Behar district on Tuesday afternoon. Security and police vehicles were vandalized, and Adhikari's bulletproof car was reportedly hit with sticks, stones. Police have also arrested several individuals. — With PTI Sweety Kumari reports from West Bengal for The Indian Express. She is a journalist with over a decade of experience in the media industry. Covers Crime, Defence, Health , Politics etc and writes on trending topics. With a keen eye for investigative and human-interest stories. She has honed her craft across diverse beats including aviation, health, incidents etc. Sweety delivers impactful journalism that informs and engages audiences. Sweety Kumari is a graduate of Calcutta University with an Honors degree in Journalism from Jaipuria College and a PG in Mass Communication from Jadavpur University. Originally from Bihar, she is brought up in Kolkata and completed her education from Kendriya Vidyalaya SaltLake. Multilingual, Sweety is fluent in English, Hindi, Bengali, and Maithili. She started her career as an Entertainment and lifestyle journalist with a newsportal in Kolkata. She is working with The Indian Express for 8 years now. ... Read More
The Hindu
29-06-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
People hit streets in Kolkata, add intensity to protests over law college gang rape
People from all walks of life on Sunday (June 29, 2025) joined protests against the gang rape of a law college student in Kolkata. Protests were held outside South Calcutta Law College, where the alleged crime had occurred on June 25, and Kasba Police Station, where the FIR has been registered. By evening, protests spilled to different parts of the city, including Jadavpur, Rashbehari, and Harzra. Supporters of 'Abhaya Mancha' a group created after rape and murder of a trainee doctor at R.G. Kar Hospital and Medical College on August 9, 2024, participated in the protests, along with students and the elderly. While activists of the political parties have been protesting over the past few days since the incident came to light, on Sunday, common people joined the protests. The protests on Sunday brought back memories of the massive protests after the horrific crime at R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital last year. Crime spot visited Earlier on Sunday, National Commission for Women (NCW) member Archana Majumdar visited the South Kolkata Law College and claimed that the police could not provide her with the details of the whereabouts of survivor. NCW chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar had written to the State's Chief Secretary seeking cooperation from the State government so that Dr. Majumdar can have access to the site of the crime and the survivor. 'Yesterday till midnight I spoke to the victim's parents. I told them I would come and meet them. They were very tense and wanted cooperation. This morning, when we tried to reach them, they did not pick up the phone. When I asked the police, they said they didn't know. When I asked SP Bauruipur, he said their house was under lock and key,' Dr. Majumdar said. The NCW member, who has earlier contested Assembly polls on a BJP ticket, also said that some rooms at the law college, which is the scene of the crime, were locked and she was not allowed to photograph. Four persons, including two present students and an ex-student and a security guard of the law college, have been arrested by Kolkata Police. The survivor in her complaint said that she was sexually assaulted by one person while two others stood outside. The involvement of Monojit Mishra, a former student leader associated with the student wing of the ruling party in the gang rape has triggered an outrage in political and social circles. The medico-legal examination and the recording of the statement by the survivor under Section 183 of BNSS have been completed. The Kolkata Police has increased the number of officers in the Special Investigation Team to probe the crime to nine. Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari on Sunday also took part in protests against the crime by participating in a Kanya Suraksha Yatra (Women Safety March) at Golpark in Kolkata. 'This incident is yet another scar on Bengal's soul under the Trinamool regime. How many more innocent girls & women must suffer due to their failure to protect our women?' Mr. Adhikari asked on social media. The BJP leader urged the parents of the deceased doctor at R.G. Kar MCH to call for a 'March to Nabanna (State Secretariat) on August 9, 2025, to mark one year of the crime and assured that people across the State will participate without any political colours or flags.
