TMC leader Leyakat Sarkar molests minor girl, protestors storm police station | WATCH

New Delhi: In a shocking incident in the Buxiganj area of Haldibari block, Coochbehar district, Leyakat Sarkar, a Panchayat member of the Trinamool Congress (TMC), has been accused of molesting a minor girl. The incident, which occurred last night, has sparked outrage and demands for justice.

Suvendu Adhikari, a prominent leader of the opposition, took to social media to express his anger and frustration over the incident. He highlighted the increasing number of allegations against TMC members and questioned Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s stance on the issue of sexual crimes. Adhikari’s comments suggest that if Banerjee were to take stringent action against those responsible for such heinous acts, there might soon be a significant reduction in TMC members.

গতকাল রাতে কোচবিহার জেলার হলদিবাড়ি ব্লকের বক্সীগঞ্জ অঞ্চলের ৩৭ নম্বর বুথের তৃণমূলী পঞ্চায়েত সদস্যের দেওর লেয়াকত সরকার একজন মেয়ের শ্লীলতাহানি করায় এলাকার বাসিন্দারা হলদিবাড়ি থানা ঘেরাও করে "We want Justice" স্লোগান তুলে বিক্ষোভ দেখান।
পঞ্চায়েত সদস্যার স্বামী লাবলু সরকার এই… pic.twitter.com/ddyotXlkoH

— Suvendu Adhikari (@SuvenduWB) September 1, 2024

Adhikari slams TMC over rape cases 

"Let her start from Sheikh Shahjahan," Adhikari stated, referencing another TMC leader embroiled in controversy. This comment comes in light of Banerjee’s recent demands for harsher penalties for those convicted of rape, despite existing legal provisions. The opposition leader's statement reflects the growing tension and dissatisfaction with the current state of law enforcement in West Bengal.

Last night, another TMC Panchayat member, Leyakat Sarkar, molested a minor girl in Buxiganj area of ​​Haldibari block of Coochbehar district.

If Mamata Banerjee starts hanging those responsible for rapes, as she is demanding, despite relevant provisions in the law, soon there… https://t.co/dy3DGZALPQ

— Amit Malviya (@amitmalviya) September 1, 2024

Amit Malviya, another political figure, also echoed similar sentiments on social media, adding to the chorus of voices demanding accountability and justice. The incident has once again brought to the forefront the debate over law and order in the state, particularly concerning crimes against women. As the investigation unfolds, the public awaits further developments and the government's response to these serious allegations against a ruling party member.