TMC MLA Kunal Ghosh Alleges Car Attack and Egg Pelting
TMC MLA Kunal Ghosh claims his vehicle was attacked and eggs were hurled while he was en route to a Mamata Banerjee rally in Hooghly.
Trinamool Congress (TMC) MLA Kunal Ghosh has leveled serious allegations of violence, claiming his vehicle was targeted by a mob while he was traveling to attend a political rally. The incident reportedly occurred as Ghosh was heading toward Serampore in the Hooghly district to participate in a gathering led by former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.
According to the allegations, the MLA's car was attacked and eggs were hurled at the vehicle during the journey. This development adds to a growing series of claims regarding political violence in the state.
A String of Alleged Assaults on TMC Leaders
The incident involving Kunal Ghosh follows closely on the heels of another violent encounter involving a prominent TMC leader. Former IPS officer and TMC member Humayun Kabir recently alleged that he was brutally assaulted by a large group of people.
Kabir's ordeal took place outside the Purba Jadavpur police station in Kolkata. He claimed that a mob consisting of approximately 30 to 35 individuals attacked him, resulting in a severe neck injury. The situation escalated after Kabir arrived at the station to investigate reports of an attack on the residence of Upasana Chowdhury, the party's IT Cell chief.
Details of the Humayun Kabir Incident
Speaking about his experience, Kabir detailed the following sequence of events:
- Initial Report: Kabir learned that the house of IT Cell chief Upasana Chowdhury had been attacked in the Mukundpur area.
- Police Interaction: Upon calling the Purba Jadavpur police station, he was initially told that no serious incident of assault or stone-pelting had occurred.
- The Assault: As Kabir arrived at the police station around 8 PM, he was identified by bystanders. He alleged that a person grabbed him by the collar and a mob began beating him.
- Medical Emergency: The assault was so intense that Kabir reported feeling dizzy and eventually collapsed. He was subsequently transported to a hospital in a police vehicle.
The Trinamool Congress has used these incidents to accuse the BJP of utilizing "fear, intimidation, and violence" to maintain influence. The party continues to highlight these attacks as part of a broader pattern of political unrest in the region.