Public Flogging Sparks Outrage in West Bengal

The public flogging of a couple in West Bengal's Uttar Dinajpur district has ignited widespread outrage. The incident has prompted Governor CV Ananda Bose to seek a report from Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. The accused, purportedly linked to the ruling TMC, has been arrested and remanded to police custody.

The public flogging of a couple in West Bengal's Uttar Dinajpur district has sparked widespread outrage, as political tensions escalate. Governor CV Ananda Bose has called for an immediate report from Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.

Accusations are flying, with the BJP condemning the ruling TMC, likening the state's governance to ''Taliban rule''. The alleged perpetrator, identified as Tajmul alias 'JCB', a purported TMC leader, was arrested and remanded to police custody.

Meanwhile, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has demanded an urgent probe, underscoring the severity of the incident and the broader implications for law and order in the state.

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