The assault, captured in the video, shows the woman being repeatedly struck until she is barely conscious and unable to resist. Shockingly, onlookers present at the scene do not intervene to help the victims.
The video, shared widely on social media platforms, drew condemnation from political figures including BJP’s Amit Malviya and CPI(M)’s Mohammed Salim.
They criticized the safety of women under the Mamata Banerjee-led government in West Bengal, identifying the assailant as a local TMC leader nicknamed ‘JCB’ allegedly named Tajemul by the CPI(M) state secretary.
Following the brutal assault on the woman, Tajemul is also seen in the video assaulting another man who was lying on the ground. Some people from the crowd reportedly assisted in making the man kneel so that Tajemul could continue his attack.
Reports suggest that the incident occurred during an ‘Insaf Sabha’ organized by Tajemul, reminiscent of a Taliban-style ‘quick justice’ forum. The meeting allegedly convened to address allegations of an extramarital affair involving the victims, who were also fined as part of the so-called arbitration.
Local sources cited by TV9 Bangla identified the woman as a married resident of the village, accused of having an extramarital affair with the man assaulted alongside her. The victims reportedly did not receive immediate medical attention after the assault.
Political reaction
BJP’s social media head Malviya condemned the incident, highlighting broader concerns about law and order under the TMC regime.
He said, “India must wake up to the reality of Sharia Courts in TMC run West Bengal. There is a Sandeshkhali in every village and chief minister Mamata Banerjee is a curse for women. There is no semblance of law and order in Bengal. Will Mamata Banerjee act against this monster or defend him like she stood up for Sheikh Shahjahan?”
He called on the National Commission for Women (NCW) to intervene and criticized Mamata Banerjee for what he described as systemic issues of governance in West Bengal.
CPI(M) West Bengal state secretary Mohammed Salim echoed these sentiments, criticizing the state government for failing to uphold justice and women’s safety. He referred to the incident as worse than a “Kangaroo Court” scenario, demanding accountability from the administration.