In a recent development, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) arrested Manobrata Jana in connection with a 2022 blast case in West Bengal’s Purba Medinipur district. However, the arrest was not without controversy, as the wife of the arrested Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader has alleged assault by NIA officials. Let’s delve into the details of this unfolding story
The arrest of Manobrata Jana, along with another key conspirator Balai Charan Maity, in the 2022 blast case resulted in a series of events that have raised serious concerns. Moni Jana, the wife of Manobrata Jana, filed an FIR against NIA officials, accusing them of attempting to outrage her modesty. She claimed that the NIA team forcibly entered her residence in Bhupatinagar under the pretext of conducting a probe and also vandalized their property during the raid
Following Moni Jana’s complaint, the police registered an FIR under IPC Section 354, which deals with assaulting a woman with the intent to outrage her modesty. The police have stated that they are looking into the matter seriously and investigating the allegations made by Moni Jana against the NIA officials.
The incident has sparked a political controversy, with Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee criticizing the NIA’s actions and accusing them of assaulting villagers during the arrest. A mob allegedly attacked the NIA team when they were carrying out the arrest, leading to injuries to an NIA officer and damage to their vehicle. The NIA has lodged a complaint with the Bhupatinagar police station regarding the attack on their team.
This incident is reminiscent of past clashes between law enforcement agencies and locals in West Bengal. Earlier in January, an Enforcement Directorate (ED) team was attacked by a mob during a search operation at the house of a TMC leader in North 24 Parganas district. These incidents highlight the volatile nature of certain law enforcement operations in the state.
As of now, no arrests have been made in connection with the attack on the NIA team. The police are actively investigating both the assault allegations made by Moni Jana and the attack on the NIA officers.
The arrest of Manobrata Jana in the 2022 blast case has taken a contentious turn with allegations of assault against NIA officials. The unfolding investigation and political reactions underscore the complex dynamics surrounding law enforcement activities in West Bengal.
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