By News Desk
West Bengal: Isolated incidents of hate crimes against the Muslim community have been reported from parts of West Bengal since the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) swept the 2026 Assembly elections in the state, ending the Trinamool Congress’s 15-year reign.
Almost all cases report vandalism, intimidation and destruction of property by Hindutva supporters.
Cooch Behar
In Chanderkuthi village, located in the Dinhata district of Cooch Behar, right-wing elements attacked Muslims and destroyed their belongings. One of them recorded the scene of destruction, heard whistling and called the saffron party’s win in the state an advantage.
“West Bengal zindabad, maaje hee maaje,” said the person.
Hindutva members set fire to the famous Taj Mahal selfie point in front of a Goddess Durga temple located in Dinhata town.
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