2 Sanatani Ekta Manch activists arrested for ‘pasting' Pakistan flag in Bengal; police claim accused had plans to instigate communal violence
The police claimed the two had pasted a Pakistan flag on the wall of a washroom beside Akaipur railway station under the Gopalnagar police station.
Speaking about the arrest, the police wrote on Facebook, 'Investigation revealed that this was wilfully done by 1. Chandan Malakar (30) and 2. Progyajit Mondal (45), both local residents and active members of a political party as also of Sanatani Ekta Manch. They have confessed to the act…'
They added that the accused also had plans of writing objectionable graffiti near the flag.
The police further said, 'We shall spare no efforts to bring to book those who are hatching such conspiracies to trigger communal unrest.'
Dinesh Kumar, Superintendent of Police, said, 'We are investigating where these guys got Pakistani flags. We are also investigating whether any other persons were behind them or not.'
After this matter came to light, Trinamool Congress leader Kunal Ghosh blamed the BJP for trying to create tension between groups.
However, local Bangaon-Uttar BJP MLA Ashok Kirtania said, 'When Sanatani Hindus are realising that they should be united, then Mamata Banerjee 's police are doing such conspiracies.'
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