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Mamata leads candle march over Baruipur minor rape murder
The Hindu··7 Jul
Trinamool Congress chairperson Mamata Banerjee led a candlelight march in Kolkata on July 6, 2026, protesting the alleged rape and murder of a minor girl in Baruipur on the city's outskirts. She marched from Kalighat raising slogans demanding justice. Left supporters protested outside Baruipur police station and police imposed Section 163 BNSS prohibiting gatherings in the area.
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What It Means For You
- Baruipur residents face prohibitory orders limiting public gatherings.
- Victims' families depend on police action amid competing political visits.
- Women's safety remains a charged issue in West Bengal politics.
What's Happening
- Mamata Banerjee led a candle march in Kolkata on July 6.
- Police arrested two and detained three in the Baruipur case.
- Section 163 BNSS was imposed to prohibit gatherings in the area.
Political Context
- Mamata alleged house arrest on July 5, which CM Adhikari denied.
- Left and TMC both demanded justice outside police stations.
- Defected TMC faction planned a family visit on July 7.
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