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India • Jun 15, 2025

FIR lodged against Union minister for alleged assault

Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar is facing an FIR after allegedly throwing a slipper that hit a Sikh man's turban during a protest in Kolkata on June 12. The complaint says this act insulted religious beliefs and caused intentional harm, and the Trinamool Congress (TMC) quickly brought the matter to social media.

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Sikh community demands apology; BJP calls allegations 'baseless'

The Sikh community has asked for an apology from Majumdar, warning of protests if he doesn't respond—though the FIR's authenticity hasn't been independently confirmed yet. BJP leaders say it was all a mix-up, insisting Majumdar only threw a paper cutting as part of their protest. They emphasized respect for Sikhs and called the allegations baseless, while Majumdar himself criticized police action as politically motivated.