THE JHARKHAND STORY DESK
Purulia, Jan 13: 12 individuals were apprehended following an incident where three sadhus from Uttar Pradesh were assaulted by a mob on Thursday while on their way to the Gangasagar Mela in West Bengal. Based on suspicions that the sadhus were kidnappers, the incident took place in the Purulia district of Bengal.
A man and his two sons, who were sadhus, had employed a vehicle to travel to attend the Makar Sankranti festival at Gangasagar.
Language problem
Asking for directions, the sadhus raised suspicions among some locals, resulting in an angry crowd accusing them of kidnapping and subsequently assaulting the sadhus.
The sadhus’ inquiry about the route aroused suspicion among locals, triggering an agitated crowd that accused the sadhus of kidnapping and subsequently subjected them to assault.
Purulia Police said, “there was a misunderstanding between the sadhus and three local minor girls over language problem.” According to reports, the girls screamed and fled, leading locals to capture and physically assault the sadhus.
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Footage from the scene depicted the mob damaging a vehicle, presumed to be hired by the sadhus.
Police rescued sadhus
Local police came to the sadhus’ aid as things got out of hand, saved them, and brought them to the Kasipur Police Station.
Superintendent of Purulia Police Abhijit Banerjee commented on the incident, stating that an investigation was in progress and a case had been filed. In addition, police reported that raids were being carried out to capture the attackers.
Police officials also mentioned that the sadhus had deviated from their path and had halted to seek directions from two girls. When the girls became frightened and fled, locals assumed that the sadhus might have harassed them.
They added that later on, a transport to the Gangasagar Mela was arranged for the sadhus.
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