A ‘particular community’ vandalised Hindu temple & shops: Adhikari
A recent communal clash in South 24 Parganas district of West Bengal has left several people injured and properties damaged. The incident has sparked outrage and concern among the people of the state. Leader of the Opposition in West Bengal Assembly and BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari has condemned the attack, terming it as a heinous act of vandalism. In a statement on social media platform X, Adhikari alleged that an unruly mob belonging to a particular community was responsible for the attack.
According to Adhikari, the mob vandalized a Hindu temple, houses, and shops in the area, leaving several people injured. What is more disturbing is that the police were present at the scene but failed to take any action to prevent the vandalism. Adhikari’s statement on X read: “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.”
The incident has raised concerns about the law and order situation in the state. The BJP has long been criticizing the West Bengal government over its handling of communal tensions and the failure to prevent such incidents. Adhikari’s statement is likely to add fuel to the fire, with the party accusing the government of being soft on communal forces.
The incident is also being seen as a test of the West Bengal government’s commitment to maintaining law and order in the state. The government has so far maintained a silence on the issue, with no official statement or reaction to the incident. This has led to speculation that the government is trying to downplay the incident or that it is unwilling to take action against the perpetrators.
The BJP has been quick to capitalize on the situation, with party leaders visiting the affected areas and meeting with the victims. Adhikari has also met with the families of those affected and has promised to take up the issue with the Centre. The party has also demanded that the Centre take action against the West Bengal government for its failure to maintain law and order in the state.
The incident has also raised questions about the role of the police in preventing such incidents. The fact that the police were present at the scene but failed to take action to prevent the vandalism raises serious concerns about their preparedness and ability to handle such situations.
The incident is also being seen as a setback for the West Bengal government’s efforts to promote communal harmony in the state. The government has been trying to promote inter-religious dialogue and understanding through various initiatives, but the incident has raised doubts about its effectiveness.
In conclusion, the incident in South 24 Parganas district is a stark reminder of the communal tensions that continue to simmer in West Bengal. The fact that an unruly mob belonging to a particular community was able to vandalize a Hindu temple, houses, and shops in the presence of the police is a serious concern. The government must take immediate action to prevent such incidents in the future and ensure that the perpetrators are brought to justice.
