Video shows TMC worker ‘JCB’ assaulting woman and man in Chopra, WB

• Video shows TMC worker 'JCB' assaulting woman and man in Chopra, West Bengal
• BJP and CPI(M) leaders condemn the incident, question safety under Mamata's government
• Incident sparks national outcry over women's safety and political violence in West Bengal

A disturbing video surfaced showing a TMC worker, known as 'JCB' or Tajemul, brutally thrashing a woman and a man with sticks in Chopra, Uttar Dinajpur. The incident, captured on video and shared by BJP's Amit Malviya and CPI(M)'s Mohammed Salim, has sparked widespread condemnation and raised questions about women's safety under the Mamata Banerjee government in West Bengal. The assailant, allegedly associated with local TMC leadership, assaulted the victims as onlookers either watched or participated in the assault.

According to reports, the video depicts Tajemul assaulting the woman and man, who were helpless amidst the crowd's indifference. The brutal incident has drawn sharp criticism from political leaders, with Amit Malviya denouncing Mamata Banerjee's administration, stating, "This is the ugly face of Mamata Banerjee’s rule in West Bengal." Mohammed Salim echoed concerns, describing the incident as worse than a "Kangaroo Court" and highlighting broader issues of political violence in the region.

This is the ugly face of Mamata Banerjee’s rule in West Bengal.

The guy in the video, who is beating up a woman mercilessly, is Tajemul (popular as JCB in the area). He is famous for giving quick justice through his ‘insaf’ sabha and is a close associate of Chopra MLA Hamidur… pic.twitter.com/fuQ8dVO5Mr

— Amit Malviya (@amitmalviya) June 30, 2024