Controversy surrounds TMC leader Bhola Singh being made to walk on the road in police custody

Nirbhik Bangla, Salanpur, West Burdwan: After the Falta incident in South 24 Parganas, a controversy has erupted over the incident of a Trinamool leader being taken on the road while in police custody in Salanpur, West Burdwan. The incident has sparked a heated debate in the political arena, with the opposition questioning the legality of the police's actions. According to police sources, the accused Trinamool leader, Bijoy Singh alias Bhola Singh, was arrested in connection with a stone quarrying case and was remanded to six days of police custody by the court. On Tuesday morning, Bhola Singh was taken on foot from the Rupnarayanpur bus stand to the vegetable market under police security. Some people present at the scene shouted slogans targeting the accused, creating an atmosphere of curiosity and tension in the area. The incident has raised questions about the legality of taking a person in police custody on the road in such a manner. The administration and political circles have started discussing the issue. Meanwhile, the BJP has supported the police's actions, with local leaders claiming that the accused had been facing various allegations for a long time and that the police's move would send a positive message to the common people. On the other hand, the opposition has argued that until proven guilty in court, no one can be considered a criminal. Therefore, the incident of taking the accused on the road in such a manner raises questions about the law and human rights. After the Falta incident, the Salanpur incident has also sparked a new controversy over the state's law and order situation and the role of the police.