A ‘particular community’ vandalised Hindu temple & shops: Adhikari
A shocking incident of communal violence has been reported from South 24 Parganas district in West Bengal, where a Hindu temple and several shops were vandalized, and people were injured. The incident has sparked widespread outrage and condemnation, with Leader of the Opposition in West Bengal Assembly and BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari terming it as a “well-planned” attack.
According to reports, the incident occurred in the presence of the police, who were unable to prevent the vandalism. The temple and shops were targeted by an unruly mob belonging to a particular community, leaving several people injured.
Adhikari, who took to social media to express his outrage, wrote on X: “An unruly mob belonging to a particular community vandalised a Hindu temple, houses, and shops, and injured several of them, in the Police’s presence. It is a well-planned attack, and the Police failed to stop them.”
The incident is being seen as a disturbing example of the increasing communal tensions in the state, which has been plagued by political polarization and violence in recent years. The BJP has accused the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) of failing to provide adequate security to the minority community, and of turning a blind eye to such incidents.
The TMC, on the other hand, has denied any involvement in the incident, and has accused the BJP of trying to politicize the issue. The police have launched an investigation into the incident, and several people have been arrested in connection with the vandalism.
The incident has sparked widespread condemnation from various quarters, with several leaders and organizations calling for peace and harmony. The BJP has demanded a high-level inquiry into the incident, and has sought immediate action against those responsible.
The incident has also raised questions about the ability of the police to maintain law and order in the state. The police have been under fire in recent years for their handling of communal incidents, and this incident is likely to add to the criticism.
The incident has also been seen as a setback for the state government’s efforts to promote communal harmony. The government has been trying to promote interfaith dialogue and understanding, but the incident has raised concerns about the effectiveness of these efforts.
The incident has also highlighted the need for greater dialogue and understanding between different communities in the state. While there have been efforts to promote communal harmony, more needs to be done to address the underlying tensions and issues that contribute to such incidents.
In conclusion, the incident of vandalism at the Hindu temple and shops in South 24 Parganas district is a disturbing example of the increasing communal tensions in West Bengal. The incident has sparked widespread outrage and condemnation, and has raised questions about the ability of the police to maintain law and order in the state. The incident has also highlighted the need for greater dialogue and understanding between different communities in the state.
