Protests erupt outside Kasba Police station as 3 arrested in alleged Kolkata college gang rape
A video showing students from Bihar being beaten while attending an exam in West Bengal has gone viral, igniting concerns about the treatment of Bihari students in the state. The video, widely circulated on social media, depicts students asleep in a room when unidentified individuals enter, question them in Bengali, and demand to know why they came to Bengal for exams. The students are asked to show documents, and when they refuse, they are allegedly beaten. The video also captures threats to jail the students, forcing them to do sit-ups, and warning them to leave Bengal quickly.
बंगाल में रोहिंग्या मुसलमान के लिए रेड कारपेट और परीक्षा देने गए बिहार के बच्चे के साथ मारपीट ?
— Shandilya Giriraj Singh (@girirajsinghbjp) September 26, 2024
क्या ये बच्चे हिंदुस्तान के अंग नहीं?
क्या ममता सरकार ने सिर्फ बलात्कारियों को बचाने का ठेका ले रखा है?@SuvenduWB pic.twitter.com/FVyOhSn5aw
Union Minister Giriraj Singh has taken to social media platform X, sharing the video and condemning the West Bengal government led by Mamata Banerjee. In his post, Singh criticized the government for allegedly mistreating students from Bihar while showing leniency toward Rohingya Muslims. Singh’s remarks have further escalated the controversy, raising questions about regional tensions and the safety of students traveling across states for exams.
The video has sparked widespread outrage, but Taaza TV has not yet confirmed its authenticity. Despite the uncertainty surrounding the video, the incident has highlighted the growing concerns about the treatment of students from Bihar in West Bengal. Giriraj Singh’s comments have added fuel to the fire, accusing the Mamata government of neglecting Indian students while allegedly protecting criminals.
The controversy continues to grow, with many questioning the safety measures in place for students who travel to other states for exams. The video and the subsequent remarks by Singh have underscored the need for better protection and fair treatment of students, regardless of their state of origin.
Muslim family leads 400-year-old Rath Yatra in Howrah symbolising Bengal’s communal harmony
Protests erupt outside Kasba Police station as 3 arrested in alleged Kolkata college gang rape