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Mamata Banerjee condemns alleged attack on advocate in Salboni
Mamata Banerjee spoke out after advocate Samim Ahammed was attacked near Salboni.
The attack happened on Saturday night, according to the report.
Banerjee accused people from the BJP of being responsible, but the article does not include a response from the BJP.
She said Ahammed was pressured to change his complaint.
She also said he got home safely after the Chief Justice of the Calcutta High Court intervened.
Banerjee mentioned other reported attacks on advocates in Kolkata and Baruipur.
She said lawyers should be able to do their work without fear.
She urged the authorities to protect advocates and take fair action against those responsible.
Mamata Banerjee condemned an attack on advocate Samim Ahammed in Paschim Medinipur.
Ahammed, a member of the West Bengal Bar Council, was attacked near Salboni police station on Saturday night.
Banerjee alleged that BJP members were behind the attack; the report provides no response from the BJP.
She said Ahammed was pressured to alter his complaint and returned home safely after the Calcutta High Court Chief Justice intervened.
Banerjee also condemned reported attacks on advocates at courts in Kolkata and Baruipur, and called for their safety and impartial action.
- Who
- Advocate Samim Ahammed was attacked; Mamata Banerjee condemned the attack and alleged BJP involvement.
- What
- Banerjee condemned the attack and called for advocates' safety and impartial action against those responsible.
- Where
- Near Salboni police station in Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal.
- When
- The attack was reported to have occurred on Saturday night; Banerjee's statement was reported on Sunday, October 4.
- Why
- Banerjee alleged that BJP members were responsible; the report gives no independent finding about the motive or perpetrators.
Banerjee's account
Other reported positions
Responsibility for the attack
Banerjee's account
Banerjee alleged that BJP members were behind the attack.
Other reported positions
The report includes no response from the BJP or independent determination of responsibility.
Key facts
- Advocate
- Samim Ahammed, a member of the West Bengal Bar Council
- Attack location
- Near Salboni police station, Paschim Medinipur district
- Reported timing
- Saturday night; the report was dated October 4
- Banerjee's allegation
- She alleged that BJP members were behind the attack
- Complaint
- Banerjee said Ahammed was pressured to alter his complaint
- Reported intervention
- Banerjee said the Chief Justice of the Calcutta High Court intervened and Ahammed returned home safely
- Other incidents cited
- Banerjee referred to attacks on advocates at the Bankshall court in Kolkata and the Baruipur court
Quotes
Mamata Banerjee
Former West Bengal chief minister and TMC founder
“I strongly condemn such repeated atrocities by hooligans of BJP and urge the Administration to ensure the safety and security of advocates and take firm, impartial action against those responsible.”
theprint.in
“I am shocked to learn that he was even pressured to alter his complaint. Following the intervention of the Hon’ble Chief Justice of the Calcutta High Court, Samim returned home safely.”
theprint.in
Sources
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