1. NCW addresses a public thrashing incident in West Bengal involving an alleged illicit relationship.
2. The incident occurred last week in North Dinajpur, West Bengal.
3. Man and woman were publicly beaten over relationship allegations.
Kolkata, July 01: The National Commission for Women (NCW) has taken cognizance of a disturbing incident in West Bengal where a man and a woman were publicly thrashed over allegations of being in an illicit relationship.
This incident occurred last week in North Dinajpur.
In a statement on X, the NCW expressed deep concern: “Disturbing report from Laxmikantapur, North Dinajpur, WB: A woman was brutally beaten by Tajemul, aka JCB, known for quick ‘insaf’ sabhas and ties with MLA Hamidur Rahaman. NCW is deeply concerned about rising violence against women in WB.”
Disturbing report from Laxmikantapur, North Dinajpur, WB: A woman was brutally beaten by Tajemul, aka JCB, known for quick 'insaf' sabhas and ties with MLA Hamidur Rahaman. NCW is deeply concerned about rising violence against women in WB. Hearing scheduled on 4thJuly 2024 at…
— NCW (@NCWIndia) June 30, 2024
The commission has scheduled a hearing for July 4 at 2:30 pm.
They have summoned Tajemul to appear in person or face action, emphasizing their concern over the increasing crimes against women in West Bengal.
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BJP chief JP Nadda also condemned the incident, criticizing the Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee-led government.
“A horrific video has come to light from West Bengal, reminding us of the brutalities that exist only in theocracies. To make matters worse, the TMC cadre and MLAs are justifying the act,” Nadda said.
He further added, “Be it Sandeshkhali, Uttar Dinajpur or many other places, Didi’s West Bengal is UNSAFE for women.”
A horrific video has come to light from West Bengal, reminding of the brutalities that exist only in theocracies.
To make matters worse, the TMC cadre and MLAs are justifying the act.
Be it Sandeshkhali, Uttar Dinajpur or many other places, Didi’s West Bengal is UNSAFE for…
— Jagat Prakash Nadda (@JPNadda) July 1, 2024
On Sunday, the West Bengal Police registered a case over the incident after a video of the assault went viral on social media.
The man seen in the video beating the victims with a bamboo stick was allegedly a local Trinamool leader from Chopra in Uttar Dinajpur district.
This act followed a decision by a kangaroo court. The accused, Tajmul alias JCB, has been arrested.
In response, the ruling Trinamool Congress stated that the matter would be thoroughly investigated. The man and the woman have been provided with police security following the attack.
