Trinamool accuses BJP of 'hijacking' Kolkata murder protests to destabilize government
Kolkata: The Trinamool Congress has accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of "hijacking" the ongoing protests related to the rape and murder of a 31-year-old trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata.
The accusation was made on Monday, with Trinamool MP Saket Gokhale alleging that the BJP is using a "sinister toolkit" with the intention of toppling the West Bengal government.
The allegation comes amid widespread protests across the state following the horrific incident. The Trinamool claims that the BJP is exploiting the situation to create political instability in West Bengal.
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— Saket Gokhale MP (@SaketGokhale) August 19, 2024
BJP has unleashed a sinister toolkit in Bengal. The agenda is focused - to topple the Govt
There's an organized campaign being run by BJP by trending "Mamata Must Resign"
A genuine protest has been hijacked entirely by BJP.
Proof?
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4 workers die after being buried under coal slurry in Jharkhand's Dhanbad
Dhanbad (Jharkhand) (PTI): At least four workers died after being buried under coal slurry in Jharkhand's Dhanbad district on Saturday, a police official said.
The incident took place at Moonidih coal washery in the command area of Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BCCL).
"Bodies of all four workers were dug out of debris during a rescue operation," Putki police station in-charge Waqar Hussain told PTI.
The incident took place when coal slurry was being loaded into trucks by workers, during which a large chunk of slurry fell and trapped several workers underneath, officials said.
The deceased have been identified as Manik Bauri, Dinesh Bauri, Deepak Bauri, and Hemlal Gope.
Meanwhile, the family members of the deceased and local villagers placed the bodies in front of the washery gate and began a protest.
They demanded compensation, jobs for dependents and action against those responsible for the incident.
Police and administration officials are trying to pacify the protesters, an official said.
