Bankura Incident Linked to School Thik Karo
On 13 August, CJP volunteer Shaik Abdul Hafeez inspected Karisunda West Para Primary School in Bankura’s Indus block as part of the nationwide School Thik Karo campaign. That night, attackers entered the family home.
Key Facts
- Hafeez sustained neck injuries.
- Father Janab Mafik suffered head trauma and died on 15 August at Bardhaman Medical College.
- CJP alleges local BJP workers carried out the attack in retaliation for documenting school conditions.
- West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari stated five named in FIR, three arrested, remaining to be held; denied any BJP organisational link, calling them criminals.
"CJP stands firmly with Abdul and his family. We demand the immediate arrest of those responsible for his father’s death. Our CJP team will visit West Bengal and ensure that Abdul and his family get justice." — Abhijeet Dipke
Coordination Response
- CJP national working committee delegation led by co-convenor Ashutosh Ranka scheduled to reach Karisunda on 17 August.
- Local assemblies and solidarity calls issued for justice.
- Campaign continues: social audits of government school infrastructure remain the core demand.