Three Sadhus Attacked in West Bengal, Political Parties Clash Over Incident

Twelve arrested after mob attack on religious pilgrims; police deny communal angle, while BJP and Trinamool Congress trade accusations.

Three sadhus, or Hindu monks, were attacked by a mob in West Bengal's Purulia district while on their way to the Gangasagar Mela, a major religious festival.
The incident reportedly occurred after a misunderstanding with local women, who raised an alarm and attracted the mob.
Twelve people have been arrested in connection with the attack, and the police have denied any communal angle to the incident.
The BJP has accused the ruling Trinamool Congress of failing to maintain law and order, while the Trinamool Congress has accused the BJP of trying to give the incident a communal twist.
The sadhus have refused to file a complaint, and the incident is currently under investigation.