Trader accused of being Bangladeshi faces harassment in Odisha, SHOCKING video surfaces

New Delhi: A disturbing incident has come to light from Odisha where a trader has been accused of being a Bangladeshi. A video of this incident is getting viral and sparks controversy and drawing attention due to allegations of harassment faced by traders from West Bengal. This incident reflect rising regional tensions and have sparked a call for intervention from West Bengal's Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.

Harassment of Bengali traders

Reports are emerging that traders from West Bengal who traveled to Odisha to sell their goods are being subjected to harassment. According to various videos circulating online, these traders are being insulted and unfairly targeted with accusations of being "Bangladeshis." This unwarranted harassment is reportedly accompanied by threats urging them not to return to Odisha.

Video surfaces on social media

UP/दिल्ली जैसी हरकतें ओडिशा में शुरू हो गई हैं। वेस्ट बंगाल से सामान बेचने ओडिशा गए लोगों को बांग्लादेशी बताकर परेशान करने के Video सामने आ रहे हैं। धमकी दी जा रही है कि वो ओडिशा न आएं। ममता बनर्जी ने ओडिशा CM को कॉल करके ऐसी घटनाओं पर ध्यान देने का अनुरोध किया। #Odisha #Bengali pic.twitter.com/ZPdsFX8GQT

— Sachin Gupta (@SachinGuptaUP) August 11, 2024

Netizens reaction to the post

A user of X platform named Shiv wrote in Hindi, The situation is dire, the fire of communalism is being ignited in the state, the situation is extremely dangerous, there is no fear of law and order, frenzy is at its peak, governments should take cognizance, no compromise should be made on internal security.

विकट परिस्थिति है, प्रदेश मे सम्प्रदायिकता की आग लगायी जा रही है, बेहद ख़तरनाक स्थिति है, कानून व्यवस्था का कोई डर नहीं, उन्माद चरम पर है...

सरकारें संज्ञान लें, आंतरिक सुरक्षा से कोई समझौता ना किया जाये!

— ꜱʜɪᴠ ᴮᴴᵁ (@ShivBHU) August 11, 2024

Another user of X platform named Rahul Shakya wrote in Hindi, why is there so much misunderstanding everywhere? First investigate the person and then catch him. Why does one person hate another person so much?

हर जगह इतनी गलतफहमी क्यों है लोगों के अंदर पहले उसकी जांच करो फ़िर उसको पकड़ो

एक इंसान को दूसरे इंसान से आखिरी इतनी नफ़रत क्यों है

— Rahul Shakya🇮🇳 (@RahulSh36178582) August 11, 2024

Mamata Banerjee's intervention

In response to these troubling reports, Mamata Banerjee, the Chief Minister of West Bengal, has taken action. She reached out directly to the Chief Minister of Odisha, appealing for prompt attention and resolution of these incidents. Banerjee's intervention emphazises on the seriousness of the situation and her commitment to addressing the grievances of her state's citizens.