BJP's Suvendhu Adhikari alleges illegal mining activities in West Bengal's Saltora; 2 dead after 'dynamite blast'
Times of India | 31 August 2024
Suvendhu Adhikari NEW DELHI: In a shocking incident, two people lost their lives in a dynamite explosion in Saltora, Bankura, on Friday night. The opposition leader, Suvendu Adhikari, took to social media to reveal that the deceased, Joydeb Mandal and another person, were carrying dynamite on their motorcycle for illegal mining operations.
The opposition leader further alleged that illegal mining resumed in Saltora after Arup Chakraborty of the Trinamool Congress (TMC) party was elected as the Member of Parliament (MP).He claimed that local police were complicit in these illegal activities.
"Illegal mining activities have resumed in the Saltora area after Arup Chakraborty of TMC Party got elected as the MP. The arrangements for carrying out the illegal mining operations were fine-tuned with the Mamata Police's connivance. Hence the requirement to carry the explosive dynamites in such a dangerous & unsafe manner. DG @NIA_India kindly take note of the incident," said Adhikari.
Adhikari also accused the local police of attempting to cover up the incident by quickly cremating the bodies. He called on the Director General of West Bengal Police, Rajeev Kumar, and the Superintendent of Police of Bankura to ensure a thorough investigation and to prevent such illegal activities in the future.
"The local Police are trying to cremate them in a hush-hush manner to cover up the whole incident. Mr DG @WBPolice Rajiv Kumar and Mr Superintendent of Police; Bankura (@spbankura) district, kindly be informed about the same through this post of mine. Don't let this unethical and illegal act happen. Ensure that the dead bodies are not cremated without post-mortem," added Adhikari.
Adhikari's expose has sparked public outrage and demands for justice, highlighting the need for accountability and action against those involved in illegal mining operations in West Bengal.