Durgapur: Local residents surrounded the house of influential Trinamool Congress labour leader Banti Singh and staged a strong protest. On Saturday, this incident created extreme tension in the Newton area of the Durgapur steel city. According to local sources, a large number of people suddenly gathered in front of Banti Singh's residence and started chanting slogans. The protest created a tense atmosphere in the area within moments. As the situation began to deteriorate rapidly, information was sent to the Durgapur police station. A large police force reached the spot within a short time.
During the protest, the anger of the general public reached its peak. The angry crowd continuously chanted 'chor, chor' (thief, thief) targeting the Trinamool leader. They alleged that a reign of various irregularities and corruption has been going on in the area for a long time. Those who were once known in the locality as ordinary social workers later created an environment of terror and dominance by taking advantage of the ruling party's political umbrella. There are also allegations of various forms of oppression on the common people. This incident is an expression of the long-accumulated anger and deprivation of the area's residents.
When the situation was on the verge of going completely out of control, the police intervened to maintain law and order. Amidst extreme tension, under police security, Trinamool leader Banti Singh was rescued from his house and taken directly to the Durgapur police station. As news of this incident spread, it created a massive stir in the political circles of the industrial belt. Taking this opportunity, the opposition has started targeting the ruling party. Currently, to avoid any untoward situation and maintain peace and order, an additional police force has been deployed in the area. The police have started an investigation into the entire incident and are looking into the causes of the locals' anger.
