An FIR was registered against Trinamool strongman Anubrata Mondal on Saturday for allegedly orchestrating an attack at a brick kiln owned by a BJP supporter in Bolpur's Kankalitala during the post-poll violence of 2021.
Complaint Details
The complainant, Subhendu Mondal, has alleged that an armed group of around 100 Trinamool workers stormed his factory, led by Kankalitala panchayat deputy pradhan Maman Sheikh at Anubrata's direction. Subhendu told police that the workers forced him and his factory employees to flee via the Kopai river and stole 3 lakh bricks worth Rs 30 lakh.
Extortion and Harassment
Subhendu further stated that Anubrata's syndicate regularly harassed and extorted large sums of money from him over a prolonged period. He said he had approached the police and the district magistrate with his complaint in 2021, but no action was taken due to Anubrata's political influence. He added that he was aggressively threatened with dire consequences if he tried to speak up.
Legal Action
Police have booked Anubrata under multiple non-bailable charges. Investigators said they have initiated a technical probe to assess the financial damage and track others involved in the incident.
