Muslim rickshaw puller assaulted in Agartala after Bangladesh minority violence reference
Agartala: A Muslim rickshaw puller was brutally assaulted and nearly killed by a group of unidentified men in Agartala on January 1 evening. The incident took place near the Gangail Nivedita Club area at around 6.30 pm.
The injured man has been identified as Didar Hossain, a resident of Abhaynagar, who earns his livelihood as a rickshaw puller. According to his statement to the police, Hossain was intercepted by four to five unknown persons alleged to be Hindutva activists, assaulted, pushed into a pile of sand, and an attempt was made to set him on fire.
Hossain survived after the assailants fled the spot on hearing his screams for help.
The victim later lodged a written complaint at the Durga Chowmuhani Outpost, describing the sequence of events. In the complaint, he stated that he suffered serious physical injuries and severe psychological trauma due to the attack and is currently undergoing medical treatment.
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“Later, they forcibly pushed me into a pile of sand and tried to kill me by setting me on fire with the clear intention of killing me,” the FIR stated.
A local resident, Habib Ur Rahman, said that the attackers allegedly questioned Hossain about his identity before assaulting him. He added that the assailants raised questions related to violence against minorities in Bangladesh.
“Hossain reportedly asked the attackers what his crime was. In response, they referred to attacks on minorities across the border,” Rahman said.
Police have registered a case against unidentified persons under provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, including Section 109 for attempt to murder, Section 115(2) for causing grievous hurt, and Section 326 related to arson or attempt to cause death by fire.
The incident led to protests in Agartala, with people taking out a march demanding the immediate arrest of the accused and strict action.
Indian National Congress MLA Sudip Roy Barman and TIPRA Motha leader Shah Alam were among those who joined the demonstration.
Shah Alam alleged that the police response had been inadequate. “Except for registering a complaint, the police have not done anything substantial so far. This is also the case in other incidents related to minorities,” he said.
Police officials have not issued a detailed response on the progress of the investigation so far.
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BJP MLA and Cong MLC come to blows during KDP meeting in Bidar
Bidar (Karnataka) (PTI): BJP MLA Siddu Patil and Congress MLC Bhimrao Patil came to blows during a meeting in the presence of Karnataka Forest Minister Eshwar Khandre on Monday.
The video of the clash went viral on social media.
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According to sources, Khandre was chairing the district-level quarterly meeting of Karnataka Development Programme (KDP) at the Zilla Panchayat Hall in the district headquarters town of Bidar in North Karnataka.
Hurling invective at each other over the forest land encroachment, the two leaders came to blows. Quickly, a police officer and other government officials present there separated them.
Later, Khandre intervened and pacified both of them.
