After a video of Bihari students being beaten in Siliguri went viral, Bihar Police has written to West Bengal Police to ensure the safety of these students. Bihar's ADG Law & Order has sent a letter to West Bengal's ADG Law & Order.
The information provided by West Bengal Police to Bihar Police indicates that the accused, Rajat Bhattacharya, has been taken into custody. He was the one threatening the Bihari students who were in Siliguri for exams.
The Anti-Hindi Stance of Bengali Group
Rajat Bhattacharya is a member of the radical group Bangla Pakho. The police at the Siliguri station are interrogating him. It has been noted that this group has previously led campaigns to erase Hindi signboards in West Bengal.
Assault Video Goes Viral on Social Media
An incident of Bihari students being assaulted and mistreated in Siliguri has come to light. A video of the assault is circulating on social media, showing a man beating students who had come from Bihar for exams. The suspect in the video is identified as Rajat Bhattacharya, linked to the Bengali advocacy group Bangla Pakho.
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Accused Claims Jobs Are Being Stolen
The accused, Rajat Bhattacharya, alleged that students from Bihar and Uttar Pradesh are coming for SSC exams with fake certificates and taking jobs meant for Bengal's youth. He said they were informed that these candidates had fake certificates, which prompted their action to catch them.
Minister Giriraj Singh's Sharp Reaction
Central Minister Giriraj Singh has expressed a sharp reaction to the beating of students from Bihar. He wrote on his X handle questioning why Bengal is treating outlawed Rohingya Muslims with red carpet hospitality while assaulting students who come for exams. He questioned if these students aren't a part of India and criticized the Mamata Banerjee government for seemingly prioritizing the protection of criminals.
