Women allegedly stripped and beaten in Malda, Bengal, similar to Manipur incident

 A shocking video of medieval-like vandalism has surfaced on social media, leaving viewers appalled. The video captures a frenzied mob brutally assaulting two women, with some individuals even wielding shoes and pulling their hair.

The distressing footage shows some onlookers attempting to intervene from a distance, pleading for the violence to stop, but their pleas fall on deaf ears. As the women struggle for breath under the relentless beating, their saris and blouses are torn, leaving them partially unclothed on the ground. Despite their desperate cries for mercy, the merciless crowd remains unperturbed.

The incident is reported to have taken place in Pakuahat, under Bamangola police station in Maldah district, during the weekly market held on Tuesdays. The women were allegedly apprehended by the mob on suspicion of being pickpockets, which triggered the violent assault. Though civic volunteers were present at the scene, they were unable to quell the raging mob.

The authenticity and context of the video are yet to be verified by official sources, but its circulation on social media has caused widespread outrage and concern among viewers. Citizens are calling for a thorough investigation into the incident and justice for the victims.

Law enforcement authorities are urged to conduct a prompt and impartial investigation to identify the perpetrators responsible for the heinous act. Measures must be taken to prevent such acts of violence in the future and ensure the safety and security of all citizens.