In West Bengal's Baruipur, a man named Indrajit Mandal was beaten to death by a mob after being wrongly accused in the rape and murder of a minor girl. A police investigation later cleared him completely, finding he had no role in the crime. CM Shubhendu Adhikari visited Mandal's family and handed them a compensation cheque worth Rs 25 lakh.
Family gets compensation, a government job and welfare scheme support
During his visit to Indrajit Mandal's house, CM Shubhendu Adhikari offered the family both financial help and long-term support. Mandal's elder brother has been given a job as a civic volunteer, securing a steady source of income for the household. His father has been enrolled to receive an old-age allowance, while his mother's name has been added to the Annapurna Yojana list. Each member of the family has effectively been covered under a separate relief measure.
CM also meets rape-murder victim's family, hears their demands
On the same visit, CM Shubhendu Adhikari went to the home of the minor girl who was raped and murdered, and spoke with her father. The victim's family asked for CCTV cameras to be installed in the area to strengthen surveillance and prevent such incidents in the future. They also requested that a separate library be built in the school where the girl used to study, so other children could benefit. The Chief Minister assured them both demands would be fulfilled soon. The victim's father welcomed the steps taken so far, but also demanded that the people who have been arrested in the case be given punishment as quickly as possible.
CM Shubhendu Adhikari warns of strict action
CM Shubhendu Adhikari said firmly that those who killed Indrajit Mandal would be punished. The minor's family had filed a complaint against 4 people in the case, and police have arrested all 4 of them. He reiterated that Mandal's elder brother has been given a civic volunteer job and that the family has already received the Rs 25 lakh compensation.
The Chief Minister alleged that after losing the vote, certain people had worked to incite tension in the area, causing several shopkeepers to shut their businesses out of fear. He said meetings would be held to rebuild the confidence of such traders. He added that police have been given a free hand to take whatever action is necessary. According to the Chief Minister, the entire response is meant to send a message so that no one attempts mob violence like this again. He also mentioned that a committee has been formed to work on the Uniform Civil Code, or UCC, which has already been implemented in some other states of the country.
The rape and murder case of the minor girl in Baruipur had become a major talking point across West Bengal, and it was in the fallout of that very case that Indrajit Mandal, who had nothing to do with the crime, lost his life.
