Archive · 25 Jul 2025
Men Beaten in Tamil Nadu for Speaking Bangla; MLA Offers Aid
Some men from West Bengal were working in Tamil Nadu when they were attacked.
The attackers thought they were from Bangladesh because they were speaking Bengali.
The men were hurt and had to go back home.
One man's arm was broken and needed surgery.
A politician is now helping the families of workers from the same area who might be having trouble in other states.
Four men from Murshidabad, West Bengal, were allegedly beaten in Thiruvallur, Tamil Nadu.
The attack occurred after the men spoke in Bangla, leading to suspicion of being from Bangladesh.
A police complaint was filed in Murshidabad regarding the incident.
The victims received initial treatment in Thiruvallur and returned to Murshidabad.
A TMC MLA opened a helpdesk to aid families of migrant workers allegedly detained elsewhere.
- Who
- Four men from Murshidabad and a group of local people in Thiruvallur.
- What
- Four men were allegedly beaten in Tamil Nadu due to speaking Bangla.
- When
- The incident occurred on July 15.
- Where
- Thiruvallur, Tamil Nadu.
- Why
- The men were suspected of being from Bangladesh.
- Victims
- Four men from Murshidabad, West Bengal
- Location of Attack
- Thiruvallur, Tamil Nadu
- Alleged Reason
- Speaking in Bangla
- Action Taken
- Police complaint filed in Murshidabad
- MLA Helpdesk
- Opened in Itahar, West Bengal to assist families of migrant workers