CM Suvendu Adhikari Demands Police Report on Baruipur Lynching, Defends Victim’s Innocence

On a quiet evening in Baruipur, South 24 Parganas, a crowd gathered, whispered rumors about an attempted rape, and then, in a flash of fury, a man was dragged, beaten and left for dead. He later succumbed to his injuries, and the whole incident quickly turned into a flashpoint for the state.

What makes this tragedy even more unsettling is that the woman allegedly involved later told investigators that no assault had taken place. In other words, the very spark that ignited the mob may have been nothing more than a misunderstanding—or worse, a false accusation.

Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, reacting to the uproar, told the press that a comprehensive police report must be on his desk within 72 hours. “We need the facts, plain and simple,” he said, his tone mixing urgency with a hint of exasperation. He added that the alleged victim was, in fact, innocent, and that the state would not tolerate unchecked mob violence.

Opposition leaders, on the other hand, weren’t exactly pleased. They accused the CM of trying to “white‑wash” the incident and demanded an independent probe. Human‑rights groups entered the fray as well, urging the police to identify every participant in the lynching and to ensure that justice isn’t just a buzzword.

The police have already filed an FIR, but the real question now is whether the investigation will be swift, transparent, and—most importantly—fair. The demand for a 72‑hour report is more than procedural; it’s a litmus test for how seriously the administration takes such mob atrocities.

Whatever the outcome, one thing is clear: the Baruipur case has struck a nerve across West Bengal. It forces us to confront a painful reality—when rumors spiral out of control, lives can be shattered in an instant. The hope, as many are saying, is that the upcoming report will shed light on the truth, hold the guilty accountable, and perhaps, prevent another tragedy born of unchecked hysteria.