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A Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh
(RSS) activist, who was stabbed by an unruly mob on Wednesday evening,
succumbed to his injuries at a hospital in Basirhat in Bengal’s North
24-Parganas district, which has witnessed a series of clashes over an
“objectionable” Facebook post by a student.
(RSS) activist, who was stabbed by an unruly mob on Wednesday evening,
succumbed to his injuries at a hospital in Basirhat in Bengal’s North
24-Parganas district, which has witnessed a series of clashes over an
“objectionable” Facebook post by a student.
The victim has been identified as
Kartik Ghosh (49). The incident took place last evening when a mob raided his
tea stall and allegedly looted all valuables and cash. When he protested,
Kartik was stabbed multiple times.
Kartik Ghosh (49). The incident took place last evening when a mob raided his
tea stall and allegedly looted all valuables and cash. When he protested,
Kartik was stabbed multiple times.
The assailants fled before the
local police could reach. The incident once again flared up the unrest as a
large number of paramilitary forces were rushed to the spot to bring the
situation under control.
local police could reach. The incident once again flared up the unrest as a
large number of paramilitary forces were rushed to the spot to bring the
situation under control.
Kartik was rushed to RG Kar
Medical College and Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries on Wednesday, 6
pm.
Medical College and Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries on Wednesday, 6
pm.
Speaking to News18, Jishnu Basu,
RSS’s General Secretary in South Bengal, said, “It is a very unfortunate
incident and we are in a state of shock over the clashes which are taking place
in Basirhat . We strongly condemn this incident.”
RSS’s General Secretary in South Bengal, said, “It is a very unfortunate
incident and we are in a state of shock over the clashes which are taking place
in Basirhat . We strongly condemn this incident.”
The murder took place hours after
West Bengal Chief Minister urged people to maintain peace in the areas.
West Bengal Chief Minister urged people to maintain peace in the areas.
While condemning the clashes, she
said, “Somebody posted a picture on Facebook and police arrested that youth.
Then, where is the problem? I would like to warn those involved in the clashes
not to play with fire.”
said, “Somebody posted a picture on Facebook and police arrested that youth.
Then, where is the problem? I would like to warn those involved in the clashes
not to play with fire.”
Mamata claimed that there were
some religious leaders from both Muslim and Hindu community behind the clashes.
“I am sorry to say that some religious leaders are doing this in exchange for
money. This is shocking. Please don’t try to judge my patience limit. I am not
in favour of any particular community,” she said.
some religious leaders from both Muslim and Hindu community behind the clashes.
“I am sorry to say that some religious leaders are doing this in exchange for
money. This is shocking. Please don’t try to judge my patience limit. I am not
in favour of any particular community,” she said.
Trouble started a few days ago
after Saurav Sarkar, a class 12 student, uploaded an “objectionable post” on
Facebook at Baduria in North 24 Parganas. After receiving a complaint, the
police immediately arrested Saurav.
after Saurav Sarkar, a class 12 student, uploaded an “objectionable post” on
Facebook at Baduria in North 24 Parganas. After receiving a complaint, the
police immediately arrested Saurav.
Soon after the post, a large
number of Muslims reached Baduria Police Station demanding Saurav be handed
over to them. As the police refused to comply, the mob went on a rampage.
number of Muslims reached Baduria Police Station demanding Saurav be handed
over to them. As the police refused to comply, the mob went on a rampage.
BJP state President Dilip Ghosh
said, “We wanted the immediate arrest of the accused, and demanded the central
government’s intervention in the matter. The law and order situation in Bengal
ran into rough weather and the Chief Minister is sitting ideal.”
said, “We wanted the immediate arrest of the accused, and demanded the central
government’s intervention in the matter. The law and order situation in Bengal
ran into rough weather and the Chief Minister is sitting ideal.”
Meanwhile, BJP is sending a
central team to Basirhat. Senior leaders like Minakshi Lekhi, Om Mathur and
Satyapal Malik are expected to reach on Friday to examine the ground realities.
central team to Basirhat. Senior leaders like Minakshi Lekhi, Om Mathur and
Satyapal Malik are expected to reach on Friday to examine the ground realities.
Courtesy: News18