Lagatar24 Desk
Malda, July 22: In connection with a distressed incident when two ladies were allegedly beaten and displayed half-naked by local shopkeepers after they were accused of stealing, the police detained five persons in Malda, West Bengal, on Saturday.
Police are investigating a supposed video right now.
The incident, which happened three to four days ago in the Pakuahat neighbourhood of Malda, sparked outrage among the locals. Initial reports state that the two women were apprehended by locals on suspicion of stealing before being brutally beaten.
A video of the event that shows several ladies shockingly abusing the accused pair has surfaced. Surprisingly, no police report was made until the video surfaced on numerous social media sites.
When the inquiry was started, the police revealed that the two ladies had been beaten by local female shopkeepers after being caught in the act of alleged theft.
The women who caught them in the act fled after the incident, and those who had beaten them up were afraid to report it.
“The incident happened in Pakuhat area in Malda 3 to 4 days back. Two women were caught on suspicion of theft by local traders. Both women were thrashed by the local female traders. Later, both women left or escaped from the area and did not lodge any police complaints. Traders also did not file any complaint in this regard,” stated the West Bengal Police.
In this case, an investigation is being conducted.
