Behala break-in
Kolkata: A group of 20 to 25 people, allegedly posing as BJP workers, broke into a locked flat in Republic Garden residential complex in Behala’s Ward 121, vandalised it and looted valuables on Sunday evening. The family, which has been living in the flat on rent for around 18 years, was not present when the incident took place. The tenant alleged that the group arrived without any legal notice, broke the main lock and ransacked the flat.
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The attackers took gold jewellery and family heirloom coins belonging to her mother and grandfather, according to the complainant. The woman criticised the local police, alleging that the first officer who arrived at the spot said he was helpless instead of taking immediate action. He said the BJP had no role in the matter and that strict action should be taken if anyone used the party’s name to commit such a crime. He also said he would demand an independent investigation.
Religious idols from the household temple were also allegedly desecrated and thrown away. Later, following the commotion, a team from Behala police station visited the site and began an investigation. Behala East MLA Shankar Sikdar denied any political connection to the incident. Download the TOI App.