Agartala Mayor Booked: Outcry After Daily Wage Worker Alleges Abuse and Assault

Agartala, Tripura – A storm of outrage has swept across Tripura after Agartala Mayor Deepak Majumder was booked by police following a severe allegation of abuse and assault by a daily wage worker. The incident, which has sent shockwaves through the community, highlights deeply unsettling questions about the conduct of public officials and the safety of vulnerable citizens.

Mousumi Das, a 30-year-old daily wage earner and the sole breadwinner for her family, lodged a First Information Report (FIR) against Mayor Majumder at the West Agartala Police Station.

According to Das’s harrowing account, the incident unfolded recently while she was engaged in cleaning a drain outside the Mayor’s residence in the Joynagar area of Ward No. 19. Her vital task, meant to ensure public hygiene, tragically morphed into an alleged ordeal.

Das recounted to authorities and media that the Mayor, visibly agitated by the dirt accumulated during the drain cleaning, confronted her aggressively.

She alleges that Majumder not only subjected her to a barrage of abusive language but also physically assaulted her. The details of the alleged assault, while deeply disturbing, paint a picture of a gross misuse of power against a marginalized individual simply trying to earn a living.

Following her complaint, a case has been registered against Mayor Deepak Majumder under several stringent sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC).

These include Section 354 (assault or criminal force to woman with intent to outrage her modesty), Section 323 (voluntarily causing hurt), Section 506 (criminal intimidation), and Section 509 (word, gesture or act intended to insult the modesty of a woman). The breadth of these charges underscores the gravity of the allegations and the potential trauma inflicted upon the victim.

Mousumi Das, seeking justice and medical attention, underwent a thorough medical examination after filing her complaint.

Her courage in coming forward against a powerful public figure has garnered widespread support, yet also spotlighted the immense vulnerability faced by daily wage workers in such situations.

The incident has ignited a fierce debate among political circles and the general public alike. Opposition parties have swiftly condemned the alleged actions of the Mayor, demanding a thorough and impartial investigation.

Many are calling for Majumder's immediate resignation or suspension, emphasizing that no individual, regardless of their position, should be above the law, especially when it concerns the dignity and safety of women.

As the investigation proceeds, the focus remains firmly on ensuring that justice is served for Mousumi Das.

This incident serves as a stark reminder of the responsibilities entrusted to public servants and the unwavering commitment required to uphold the law and protect the most vulnerable members of society.