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Suvendu Adhikari Orders Arrests After Bageshwar Baba Photo Burning

The former Chief Minister of West Bengal, Suvendu Adhikari, has directed the police to arrest individuals involved in the recent burning of a photo of the revered Bageshwar Baba. The incident, which sparked outrage among devotees, led Adhikari to call for a swift investigation and legal action. Police are currently identifying suspects and reviewing CCTV footage to bring the perpetrators to justice.

Suvendu Adhikari Orders Arrests After Bageshwar Baba Photo Burning
Suvendu Adhikari Orders Arrests After Bageshwar Baba Photo BurningPhoto via Indian Express — Kolkata

Suvendu Adhikari, the leader of the All India Trinamool Congress and former Chief Minister, has issued a directive for the arrest of those responsible for the recent burning of a photograph of Bageshwar Baba. The act, carried out in a public setting, was widely condemned by devotees and religious leaders across West Bengal.

In a statement, Adhikari emphasized the need for a thorough investigation and said that the police would take prompt action against the offenders. He also highlighted that such incidents undermine communal harmony and the sanctity of religious symbols.

Police officials have begun reviewing surveillance footage from the location and are in the process of identifying the individuals involved. Once the suspects are confirmed, arrests will be executed under the relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code.

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