Siliguri, 10th December: A Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader was arrested by Bagdogra police on Monday night after being assaulted by a mob. The incident caused a stir in the Bagdogra area.
The accused, identified as Tanay Talukdar, is the president of the Darjeeling District Trinamool Chhatra Parishad (TMCP). According to reports, he allegedly sent obscene messages to a woman while promising her a job. The woman’s husband discovered the messages, prompting a meeting on Monday night to address the issue. During the meeting, Talukdar reportedly attempted to defend himself, which angered locals, leading to the assault.
Bagdogra police arrived on the scene and arrested the accused. The woman filed a formal complaint with the police the same night.
Local youth Biru Ghosh alleged that Tanay Talukdar had previously made similar inappropriate proposals to other women, using his political influence. Ghosh has demanded strict action against the accused.