Hindu devotees attacked at Ram Navami procession in Kolkata, claims BJP; cops react
PTC News Desk: The BJP has claimed that Hindu devotees were attacked and vehicles vandalised during a Ram Navmi procession in Kolkata in the presence of police officials. The saffron party slammed Trinamool Congress and Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee over the incident while alleging targetted violence. However, Kolkata Police refuted the allegations, saying no such procession took place in the Park Circus area.
Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar alleged that Hindu devotees were "savagely attacked" in Kolkata’s Park Circus Seven Point area as the Ram Navami procession was returning.
"Stones rained down on vehicles just for carrying saffron flags. Windshields shattered. Chaos unleashed. This wasn’t random -- it was targeted violence. And where was the police? Right there. Watching. Silent. Spineless," he alleged.
"Mamata Banerjee’s long-standing wish seems to have come true. In the heart of Kolkata -- at Park Circus -- vehicles belonging to Ram Navami devotees were attacked and vandalised during a religious procession. Despite a heavy police presence, no action was taken," the party tweeted.
Meanwhile Kolkata police refuted the allegations and said the no permission was granted for any procession.
"With reference to an alleged incident at Park Circus, it is clarified that no permission was taken for any procession, nor did any such movement occur in the area. Upon receiving information about damage to a vehicle, police intervened promptly to restore order. A case is being registered to investigate the matter. Public is advised not to heed any rumours," Kolkata Police tweeted.
- With inputs from agencies
