Udaipur Police Arrest BJP Workers in Connection with Tepania Incident

Udaipur, July 20: Udaipur police arrested two BJP workers, Bapan Ghosh and Mihir Paul, on Saturday for their alleged involvement in the Tepania incident where Congress leaders, including Sudip Roy Barman, were attacked.

The incident, which took place on July 18, occurred when Congress leaders visited Tepania to submit nomination papers for the upcoming state-level Panchayat elections. This event has sparked widespread political tension and condemnation across party lines.

The arrests were made a day after a delegation from the National Congress visited Udaipur on Friday. The delegation met with the affected individuals, and Parliamentary representatives indicated that the matter would be raised in Parliament. This move underscores the gravity of the situation and the potential national implications of the incident.

Adding to the unfolding drama, BJP MLA Rampad Jamatia visited the Radha Kishorepur Police Station on Saturday morning. During his visit, he spoke with the arrested individuals, Bapan Ghosh and Mihir Paul. Although specific details about their conversation were not disclosed, MLA Jamatia acknowledged having spoken with them, which has added another layer of complexity to the incident.

The Officer-in-Charge of Radha Kishorepur Police Station has assured that efforts are ongoing to arrest the remaining individuals involved in the attack. The police are actively pursuing leads to ensure all those responsible are brought to justice.

This incident and the subsequent arrests have heightened political tensions in the region, with both BJP and Congress parties gearing up for what promises to be a contentious Panchayat election.

Key Points:

1. Arrests Made: Udaipur police arrested BJP workers Bapan Ghosh and Mihir Paul on Saturday.
2. Incident Details: The arrests are related to the Tepania incident on July 18, where Congress leaders, including Sudip Roy Barman, were attacked.
3. Election Context: The attack occurred when Congress leaders visited Tepania to submit nomination papers for the state-level Panchayat elections.
4. Congress Delegation Visit: A National Congress delegation visited Udaipur on Friday and met with the affected individuals, promising to raise the issue in Parliament.
5. BJP MLA’s Involvement: BJP MLA Rampad Jamatia visited the police station and spoke with the arrested individuals, Bapan and Mihir.
6. Ongoing Investigation: The Officer-in-Charge of Radha Kishorepur Police Station confirmed that efforts are ongoing to arrest the remaining individuals involved in the attack.
7. Political Tensions: The incident and subsequent arrests have heightened political tensions ahead of the Panchayat elections in the region.