BJP MLA Agnimitra Paul Demands CBI Probe into Assault on Minority Woman in Cooch Behar

BJP MLA Agnimitra Paul has called for an investigation by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) into the alleged assault on a minority woman in Cooch Behar, West Bengal. Paul arrived at Bagdogra airport to meet the victim of post-poll violence.

Paul stated, “One of our sisters from Bengal who belongs to the minority community was stripped and beaten and paraded naked in her village by TMC miscreants. Till now some people have been arrested. A team has come here on the instructions of our state president Sukanta Majumdar.”

Criticizing the TMC-led state government, Paul expressed shock over the lack of response from Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. “As a woman, it is very shocking to see such incidents happening every day. And what is even more shocking is that there has been no statement or any action from our woman Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee,” she said.

Paul added, “We want a CBI investigation. Today we are here. We will be meeting the sister. And then we’ll be going to the police to meet the Superintendent of Police (SP) or additional SP.”

Union Minister and West Bengal BJP President Sukanta Majumdar has formed a seven-member team to investigate the incident. The team includes Agnimitra Paul, MLA Sikha Chatterjee, Phalguni Patra, Shashi Agnihotri, MLA Malati Rava Roy, Mafuja Khatun, and MP Jayanta Roy.

Meanwhile, the West Bengal Police have registered a case and arrested three suspects in connection with the incident. The police have also warned against spreading false information, stating that the incident is a family matter and should not be given any communal or political color.