West Bengal police has registered an FIR against NIA officials for alleged molestation in the Bhupatinagar incident after the wife of an arrested TMC leader filed a complaint against them, while NIA asserted that the attack on them was completely unprovoked. Watch in for more details!

India: West Bengal police lodges FIR against NIA

India: FIR lodged against NIA officers in West Bengal

India: West Bengal police lodges FIR against NIA officials In Bhupatinagar Incident

Police in the eastern Indian state of West Bengal booked officials of the federal National Investigation Agency (NIA) under charges of molestation after they were attacked in East Medinipur on Saturday (Apr 6) during the raid and investigation of a 2022 blast.

NIA officers were charged under sections 354 (molestation) and 441 (trespassing) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) at the Bhupatinagar police station of East Medinipur. The FIR was filed following complaints by family members of the arrested accused and All India Trinamool Congress (TMC) worker Manabroto Jana. TMC is currently in power in West Bengal, led by the CM Mamata Banerjee.

As per the complaint, NIA officials molested women by breaking the doors of their houses late at night.

Earlier, the NIA also filed a case at Bhupatinagar police station in relation to the attack on them by locals. No one has been arrested in the case so far.

<h2>NIA refutes allegations</h2>

Following the accusations, the NIA team refuted claims and asserted that the attack was "unprovoked." The agency, in a statement on Sunday (Apr 8) said, “NIA made it clear that its actions were bona fide, lawful and legally mandated, as part of its ongoing investigation into the heinous crime related to the fabrication of crude bombs… NIA has reiterated that its team had come under violent attack by an unruly mob when they had gone to conduct searches in Naruabila village on Saturday in connection with its probe in said case.”

<h2>Its an attack on the Indian Constitution, says BJP</h2>

The NIA team was attacked after they arrested two TMC workers in connection with the December 3, 2022 blast which killed three people. Balai Maiti and Manobrata Jana were picked up by the federal agency for investigation. However, their vehicles were soon attacked, resulting in minor injuries to at least two NIA officers.

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) condemned the West Bengal government for the attack, calling it an attack on the Indian Constitution.

“Attacking a Central agency means attacking the Indian Constitution. Booking NIA officials under molestation charges for performing their duties is an indication of the collapse of all constitutional bodies. They have launched a war against the Indian Constitution,” said BJP’s Rajya Sabha MP Samik Bhattacharya.

Opposition party CPI(M) leader Sujan Chakraborty also criticised the Mamata administration for filing cases against NIA officials.

“The State government is provoking. The NIA attacked, but the police didn’t arrest anyone involved in that incident. Rather they have booked NIA officials. It is so unfortunate. What do you expect when the CM herself is sending a message that the central agency cannot act against them,” said Chakraborty.

<h2>Reaction by West Bengal CM</h2>

Meanwhile, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee criticised the NIA's actions and alleged that the central agencies are biased towards the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/nia-team-attacked-in-bengals-east-medinipur-officer-injured-during-raid-708369">Also read:&nbsp;NIA team attacked in West Bengal’s East Medinipur during raid, officer injured</a>

"Why did they raid at midnight? Did they have police permission? Locals reacted in the way they would have if any other stranger had visited the place at midnight. Why are they arresting people right before the elections? What does the BJP think, that they will arrest every booth agent? What right does NIA have? They are doing all these to support the BJP. We call upon the entire world to fight against this BJP's dirty politics," questioned Banerjee.

(With inputs from agencies)

Police in the eastern Indian state of West Bengal booked officials of the federal National Investigation Agency (NIA) under charges of molestation after they were attacked in East Medinipur on Saturday (Apr 6) during the raid and investigation of a 2022 blast.

Police in the eastern Indian state of West Bengal booked officials of the federal National Investigation Agency (NIA) under charges of molestation after they were attacked in East Medinipur on Saturday (Apr 6) during the raid and investigation of a 2022 blast. NIA officers were charged under sections 354 (molestation) and 441 (trespassing) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) at the Bhupatinagar police station of East Medinipur. The FIR was filed following complaints by family members of the arrested accused and All India Trinamool Congress (TMC) worker Manabroto Jana. TMC is currently in power in West Bengal, led by the CM Mamata Banerjee. As per the complaint, NIA officials molested women by breaking the doors of their houses late at night. Earlier, the NIA also filed a case at Bhupatinagar police station in relation to the attack on them by locals. No one has been arrested in the case so far. NIA refutes allegations Following the accusations, the NIA team refuted claims and asserted that the attack was "unprovoked." The agency, in a statement on Sunday (Apr 8) said, “NIA made it clear that its actions were bona fide, lawful and legally mandated, as part of its ongoing investigation into the heinous crime related to the fabrication of crude bombs… NIA has reiterated that its team had come under violent attack by an unruly mob when they had gone to conduct searches in Naruabila village on Saturday in connection with its probe in said case.” Its an attack on the Indian Constitution, says BJP The NIA team was attacked after they arrested two TMC workers in connection with the December 3, 2022 blast which killed three people. Balai Maiti and Manobrata Jana were picked up by the federal agency for investigation. However, their vehicles were soon attacked, resulting in minor injuries to at least two NIA officers. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) condemned the West Bengal government for the attack, calling it an attack on the Indian Constitution. “Attacking a Central agency means attacking the Indian Constitution. Booking NIA officials under molestation charges for performing their duties is an indication of the collapse of all constitutional bodies. They have launched a war against the Indian Constitution,” said BJP’s Rajya Sabha MP Samik Bhattacharya. Opposition party CPI(M) leader Sujan Chakraborty also criticised the Mamata administration for filing cases against NIA officials. “The State government is provoking. The NIA attacked, but the police didn’t arrest anyone involved in that incident. Rather they have booked NIA officials. It is so unfortunate. What do you expect when the CM herself is sending a message that the central agency cannot act against them,” said Chakraborty. Reaction by West Bengal CM Meanwhile, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee criticised the NIA's actions and alleged that the central agencies are biased towards the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Also read: NIA team attacked in West Bengal’s East Medinipur during raid, officer injured "Why did they raid at midnight? Did they have police permission? Locals reacted in the way they would have if any other stranger had visited the place at midnight. Why are they arresting people right before the elections? What does the BJP think, that they will arrest every booth agent? What right does NIA have? They are doing all these to support the BJP. We call upon the entire world to fight against this BJP's dirty politics," questioned Banerjee. (With inputs from agencies)

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Lok Sabha Election 2024 Date, Schedule, Voting, and Result: As the countdown to India's general elections 2024 begins, each state is bracing itself for the democratic exercise. The Election Commission of India has announced the dates for elections state-wise on Saturday (Mar 16).&nbsp;Ahead of announcing the state-wise election dates, Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar pointed out that the election body is committed to fostering a truly "festive" and democratic atmosphere across the nation. Notably, the term of the 17th Lok Sabha is set to conclude on June 16, 2024. The terms of the Legislative Assemblies of Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim, and Odisha are also ending in the same month.

Elections are also due in India's Jammu and Kashmir. Moreover, Rajiv Kumar provided statistics as well. He said that there are 970 million registered voters, 1.05 million polling stations, 15 million polling officials and security personnel, 5.5 million Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs), and 0.4 million vehicles involved in the electoral process.

<h3>Here's the Lok Sabha election schedule for these five states -&nbsp;&nbsp;Maharashtra, Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, and West Bengal.&nbsp;</h3>

<h2>Maharashtra Election 2024</h2>

The polls in India's western state of Maharashtra will be conducted on five polling dates/phases. The state has a total of 48 Lok Sabha seats.&nbsp;The full date schedule is as follows - Voting on five seats will be done on April 19, eight seats will have April 26 as the polling date, 11 seats will vote&nbsp;on May 7, another 11 seats will go to poll&nbsp;on May 13, and 13 seats will witness casting of votes&nbsp;on May 20.

<h2>Karnataka Lok Sabha Election date 2024</h2>

Elections in Karnataka in southwest India will be conducted in two phases. The state has a total of 28 Lok Sabha seats.&nbsp;

<h2>Uttar Pradesh Lok Sabha Election 2024</h2>

Elections in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh will be conducted in seven phases.&nbsp; The state has a total of 80 Lok Sabha seats.&nbsp;The dates for the polls will be April 19, April 26, May 7, May 13, May 20, May 25, and June 1.

Phase 1 voting: April 19: Saharanpur, Kairana, Muzzafarnagar, Bijnor, Nagina, Muradabad, Rampur, Pilibhit

Phase 2 voting: April 26: Amroha, Meerut, Baghpat, Ghaziabad, Gautam Buddha Nagar, Bulandshahr (SC), Aligarh, Mathura

Phase 3 voting: May 7: Sambhal, Hathras, Agra, Fatehpur Sikri, Firozabad, Mainpuri, Etah, Badaun, Amla, Bareilly

Phase 4 voting: May 13: Shahjahanpur (SC), Lakhimpur Kheri, Dhaurahara, Sitapur, Hardoi, Misrikh, Unnao, Farrukhabad, Etawah, Kannauj, Kanpur, Akbarpur, Bahraich

Phase 5 voting: May 20: &nbsp;Lucknow, Rae Bareli, Amethi

<h2>Gujarat Election 2024 Dates</h2>

Elections in the Western state of Gujarat will be conducted on a single polling date - May 7, 2024.&nbsp;The state has a total of 26 Lok Sabha seats.&nbsp;

<h2>West Bengal Elections 2024 Date</h2>

Elections in India's eastern state will be conducted on seven polling dates.&nbsp;The state has a total of 42 Lok Sabha seats.&nbsp;The dates for the polls will be April 19, April 26, May 7, May 13, May 20, May 25, and June 1.

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(With inputs from agencies)

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