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India Today
3 days ago
- Politics
- India Today
Jobless after Supreme Court verdict, Bengal teacher dies amid protests
A sacked school teacher in West Bengal, affected by the fallout of the SSC recruitment scam, has died of a stroke, triggering fresh outrage among the protesters. Prabir Karmakar, 34, a former English teacher, was among those who lost his job after the Supreme Court annulled 25,753 school appointments made through the West Bengal School Service Commission (WBSSC) in who used to teach at Amuipara Udbastu Vidyapith in Murshidabad, passed away late Wednesday night at his residence in Raghunathganj. Protesters said Karmakar was battling kidney-related issues and was in severe mental distress after losing his job. They claimed the anxiety surrounding his medical treatment and uncertain future led to his protesting teachers alleged that they have been completely ignored by both Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, despite weeks of demonstrations. The forum Yogyo Shikshak Shikshika Odhikar Mancha, which has been leading demonstrations demanding the reinstatement of qualified teachers, released a statement blaming the state's handling of the issue for Karmakar's the rising tensions, the state government on Friday officially published a gazette notification to initiate a fresh round of SSC examination, setting in motion the process for new teacher recruitments."Karmakar was unable to cope with the stress caused by the cancellation of the appointment panel and the ongoing political indecision... the Chief Minister's recent suggestion of re-testing dismissed teachers only intensified the emotional burden, which many were already carrying," a protester, Chinmoy Mondal in the day, nearly 50 jobless teachers were detained at two locations while they were on their way to the West Bengal state secretariat to stage a group had assembled to demand the permanent reinstatement of eligible teachers, opposing the state's directive to retake recruitment Thursday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi accused the West Bengal government of destroying the state's education system and betraying thousands. In response, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee accused the Centre of hypocrisy and alleged that corruption was far more rampant in BJP-ruled Watch
Indian Express
25-05-2025
- Indian Express
Man held after allegedly throwing acid on wife in broad daylight in Ghaziabad
A 42-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly throwing acid on his wife at the Shastri Nagar roundabout on Saturday afternoon, the police said. The woman, who is around 40 years old, sustained severe burn injuries and is currently receiving treatment at Safdarjung Hospital in Delhi. Police said they were alerted to the incident at approximately 12:20pm via the emergency helpline number 112. A team from Kavi Nagar police station was dispatched immediately to the scene. According to investigators, the woman had been walking along the roadside when a man approached her on a bicycle and threw acid on her. 'The woman has 40 per cent burn injuries,' said a senior police officer. She was initially rushed to Sarvodaya Hospital before being referred to Safdarjung due to the severity of her condition. The attacker, identified as Vishwajeet Karmakar, was apprehended at the scene by the public. He was reportedly beaten by bystanders before being handed over to the police. Karmakar, a jeweller and resident of Mahendra Enclave, was subsequently taken into custody. 'The man was angry after his wife returned home following a period of absence and that is why he threw acid,' said Swatantra Singh, Assistant Commissioner of Police, Kavi Nagar. Police said the couple had been married for over 16 years and have two children, a 15-year-old boy and a 9-year-old girl. According to officials, the couple had been facing marital discord for several months. The woman had left Karmakar and moved to Chandigarh with their daughter. 'He feared that people would laugh at him and that he couldn't control his wife,' said the officer. The woman is not yet in a condition to record her statement. A case has been registered suo motu under Section 124 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, which pertains to voluntarily causing grievous hurt using acid or similar substances.
