Batı Bengal Başbakanı Adhikari Baruipur'da: 'Korkmak artık zamanı geldi'

In the Batı Bengal state of Hindistan, Başbakan Suvendu Adhikari visited the Baruipur region following incidents of gang rape and attempted lynching. Visiting the region for the second time just four days after the incidents, Adhikari met with the victims and the families of the deceased. As part of his visit, the Başbakan also inaugurated a new police station in Surypur and assured the local public regarding security. He informed the public that they no longer need to be afraid and that the criminals will be punished severely. However, at the same time, directing his message at a certain group of individuals, he stated that the criminals should be afraid, delivering the message: 'The time to be afraid has come.'

Başbakan Adhikari issued a extensive warning following the events in Baruipur, pointing to the security forces' harsh intervention against criminals and the clashes. Stating that the related crimes are backed by illegal drug and alcohol sales, he emphasized that these networks must be completely dismantled. He ordered a special operation to be conducted in the Baruipur region over the next two weeks under the leadership of the Genel Müfettiş (IG). In this context, he authorized the police to eradicate illegal liquor and drug sales points, including those in rural areas. Adhikari added in his remarks that it is a completely natural situation for criminals to be panicked and afraid.

Among the Başbakan's message, those who attempt to dismantle railway tracks, commit murders, and rapists were explicitly targeted. He stated that these individuals will feel the full force of the law and that all legal steps will be taken meticulously. He requested that the Police resolutely continue their operations against illegal establishments in villages and towns to cleanse the society of crime and immoral elements. He noted that these steps are essential to prevent social degradation in the regions. Following his statements, he held a comprehensive evaluation meeting with the local police force.

On the other hand, Başbakan Adhikari showed particular sensitivity to the issue of ensuring that innocent people are not victimized during security operations. He asked police officials to ensure that innocent individuals are not harmed during investigation and arrest processes and to act with utmost care in this regard. He emphasized that the democratic right to react of innocent citizens who take to the streets to protest the violence is respected and that those participating in these protests should not be blamed. He instructed local police officers to show the necessary sensitivity so that no innocent person is subjected to police interrogation. He added that if an innocent person is mistakenly treated as a suspect, the Genel Müfettiş will personally intervene and rectify the situation.

This serious security crisis in Baruipur has reignited debates on social violence and the protection of women in Hindistan. Suvendu Adhikari's repeated visits to the region in a short period demonstrate the government's high level of importance attached to the issue and its attempt to manage public pressure. While promising to ensure the safety of the local population and dismantle criminal networks, the use of police violence as an element of fear against criminals draws mixed reactions in the region. The Başbakan's statements reflect that both the implementation of tough crime policies and the preservation of the boundaries of the law are aimed at. The special police operations to be carried out in Baruipur in the coming weeks are of great importance for the region's future security dynamics.