FIR against Tapoban Nagar Puja Committee for allegedly assaulting locals in Ambicapatty; 3 hospitalised

The immersion processions continued on Thursday as most big-budget Puja committees kept the sets of idols for an additional day. On day one, the immersion process was largely peaceful, however on Thursday, it became a law and order issue.

An FIR has been lodged at the Silchar Sadar Police Station against the Tapoban Nagar Durga Puja Committee (Ramnagar – National Highway Durga Puja Committee).

In the FIR it is stated that a vehicle of the mentioned Puja Committee took a rough turn and ramped many scooters in Ambicapatty point. The complaint adds that the there were female devotees standing at the side of the road who got injured.

“When the locals there tried to stop the Tapoban Nagar Durga Puja Committee, the members including the secretary and other top ones launched an attack. The locals were assaulted with bamboo sticks and beer bottles. Three residents had to rushed to the Silchar Medical College and Hospital and their condition is critical,” stated the complainant while speaking with the press.

He added, “They started screaming that they are Hindu. We are Hindus too but we don’t think what they were doing are signs of Hinduism. We condemned the act of this Puja committee. What is unfortunate is the fact that they are repeat offenders and do such activities every year. Yet, the administration does not take any action against them and allow to the lead procession throughout the heart of the town.”

As per available information, Abu Chand, Soueav Roy, Amit Deb, Raj Deb, Apu Baidya, Abhijit Roy got injured. Cachar Police had to
intervene to bring the situation under control.

It remains to be seen if the Police probes the matter and take the necessary actions against the alleged repeat offenders.