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Two Arrested in West Bengal for Pasting Pakistani Flag to Incite Communal Unrest

Police in Bongaon have detained two men linked to a right-wing group for allegedly plotting inflammatory acts aimed at disrupting communal harmony.

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Overview

  • Chandan Malakar, 30, and Progyajit Mondal, 45, were arrested for pasting a Pakistani flag on a public washroom wall near Akaipur Railway Station on April 30.
  • The accused reportedly planned to write incendiary slogans such as 'Hindustan Murdabad' and 'Pakistan Zindabad' to provoke unrest.
  • Both individuals are active members of the Sanatani Ekta Manch and are being investigated for their role in the alleged conspiracy.
  • The arrests follow heightened communal sensitivities in West Bengal, linked to the recent Pahalgam terror attack and unrest in Murshidabad.
  • Police have pledged strict legal action as investigations continue to prevent further attempts to destabilize communal harmony.