US EditionKolkata Controversy: Arrests Made After Assault at Gita Recital
Two vendors were physically assaulted and had their goods destroyed for selling non-vegetarian food at a religious event, sparking political accusations and police FIRs.
- On Sunday , vendors selling non-vegetarian items were assaulted at the Panch Lokkho Konthe Gitapath event at Brigade Parade Ground, Kolkata, organised by Sanatan Sanskriti Sansad and multiple Hindu groups.
- Assailants confronted Muslim vendors, accusing them of selling non-veg at a Hindu event, calling them `Bangladeshi infiltrators` and Sheikh Riyajul said they threw away his products and beat him after he confirmed selling chicken.
- Viral videos show groups of men screaming at and abusing vendors, including Sheikh Riyajul and Salauddin, while at least three Muslim vendors alleged assaults and filed complaints on Wednesday.
- Police have registered two FIRs and are examining social media videos and CCTV footage, but no arrests have been made, Kolkata Police said.
- Trinamool and CPI accused the BJP of attempting to impose dietary restrictions, while BJP MP Sukanta Majumdar said no one has verified if the attackers were from the BJP, and event organisers denied instructing any ban.
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Kolkata Controversy: Arrests Made After Assault at Gita Recital
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