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Crime
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee condemns assault on lawyer in Salboni
✍️ The Meghalayan Express
🗓 04 Oct 2026, 04:16 PM
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Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee publicly denounced the recent attack on a lawyer in Salboni, West Bengal, calling it unacceptable.
Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee issued a strong statement condemning an assault on a legal practitioner in the town of Salboni, West Bengal. The incident, reported earlier this week, involved a physical attack on the advocate while he was on his way to a court hearing.
In her remarks, Banerjee described the act as "unacceptable" and urged the state police to launch a swift investigation and bring the perpetrators to justice. She also emphasized the need to ensure the safety of lawyers and other legal professionals who perform essential duties in the justice system.
The CM called for a zero‑tolerance approach towards any violence targeting members of the legal fraternity and assured that the government would provide full support to the investigation. Local authorities have been directed to file a FIR and keep the public informed of progress.
In her remarks, Banerjee described the act as "unacceptable" and urged the state police to launch a swift investigation and bring the perpetrators to justice. She also emphasized the need to ensure the safety of lawyers and other legal professionals who perform essential duties in the justice system.
The CM called for a zero‑tolerance approach towards any violence targeting members of the legal fraternity and assured that the government would provide full support to the investigation. Local authorities have been directed to file a FIR and keep the public informed of progress.