Paromita Das
GG News Bureau
New Delhi, 10th August. In a dramatic revelation, it has come to light that Abdul Majed, one of the murderers of Bangladesh’s founding father Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, had been hiding in Bharat’s West Bengal for 22 years using fake Bharatiya documents, was executed in 2020. The execution led to widespread violence in Bangladesh, prompting West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to address the situation with a heartfelt appeal for peace.
In her public address, Banerjee urged citizens to uphold peace and avoid provocations. With folded hands, she called on people from all communities to stay calm and resist engaging in communal behavior or taking the law into their own hands. Her message was clear: the need for harmony amidst the escalating tensions.
“I would appeal to all citizens of West Bengal to maintain peace and avoid all forms of provocation. I appeal to people of all communities with folded hands to remain calm and not engage in any communal behavior or take the law into their own hands,” Banerjee stated.
She also cautioned leaders against making inflammatory comments on social media that could further disrupt peace in the state. Despite her appeals for calm, the West Bengal government’s actions appeared to be at odds with her statements. The state’s actions against the Bangladesh government, which had recently been destabilized, suggested a complex political stance amidst the ongoing crisis.
Majed, a former Bangladeshi military officer, was apprehended in April 2020 after moving back to Dhaka during the COVID-19 pandemic. His arrest marked a significant moment for Bangladesh, with many national leaders hailing it as a crucial step towards justice.
Majed had been living in Kolkata under a false identity, utilizing fake Bharatiya documents to evade detection. During his arrest, he admitted to his long-term concealment in West Bengal but was unable to provide detailed accounts of his activities while in hiding.
The arrest of Majed was seen as a major development in Bangladesh’s quest for justice. The accused was one of the 15 individuals sentenced to death by the Dhaka sessions judge’s court for the targeted killing of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and several leaders of the Bangladesh Awami League. His execution on April 12, 2020, was viewed as a significant and symbolic victory for Bangladesh.
The case has raised concerns about West Bengal’s role as a refuge for criminals, particularly those from Bangladesh. Reports suggest that the state has been a safe haven for various Bangladeshi criminals, with allegations of cross-border criminal activities targeting villages along the Bharat-Bangladesh border. This situation underscores the complex challenges faced by both countries in addressing cross-border crime and maintaining regional security.
Banerjee’s call for peace highlights the delicate balance state leaders must maintain when international tensions impact local dynamics. The aftermath of the execution not only stirred violence in Bangladesh but also put West Bengal in a challenging position as it navigated its response to the crisis.
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