Spiritual Violence Unfolds: Sadhus en route to Gangasagar face a brutal attack in Purulia, drawing unsettling comparisons with the Palghar incident.
In a distressing incident that has stirred concerns reminiscent of the Palghar tragedy, sadhus en route to Gangasagar were reportedly stripped and beaten by individuals associated with the Trinamool Congress (TMC) in Purulia. Shehzad Poonawalla, a prominent commentator, drew attention to the incident on social media, questioning the safety of sadhus under the current political climate in West Bengal.
Palghar part 2 in Purulia?
— Shehzad Jai Hind (@Shehzad_Ind) January 13, 2024
Sadhus en route to Gangasagar were stripped and beaten by TMC goons
In West Bengal under TMC, Shahjahan gets protection while sadhus face violence. Being Hindu is a crime?
Political violence has been institutionalised by TMC
From central agencies… pic.twitter.com/1MtF4fWKq6
Poonawalla expressed dismay over the contrasting treatment, alleging that while certain individuals receive protection, sadhus, merely on account of their religious identity, face violence. The incident has sparked a debate on whether being a Hindu is perceived as a crime in the state, with Poonawalla asserting that political violence has become institutionalized under the TMC administration.
The situation, as highlighted by Poonawalla, raises broader concerns about law and order in West Bengal, suggesting that no one, from central agencies to sadhus, seems immune to the prevalent challenges. The incident adds another layer to the ongoing discourse around the state's political landscape and its impact on the safety and security of its citizens.
