TMC Leader Allegedly Hides Under Bed Amid Crowd's Protest Over 'Cut Money'

In a dramatic incident from West Bengal's Cooch Behar district, Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Shahidul Miyan was reportedly found hiding under a bed as a crowd gathered at his residence. The locals accused him of collecting money ranging from ₹5,000 to ₹20,000 per person under the pretext of providing benefits from a government housing scheme but failing to deliver. Allegations suggest that nearly ₹8 lakh was collected in this manner without any benefits reaching the people.

The situation escalated on Wednesday when a large group of residents from the Jorparki Gram Panchayat area surrounded Miyan's house. As tensions rose, Miyan allegedly sought refuge under a bed in one of the rooms. Police were called to the scene and safely escorted him to a secure location. Images of the incident, including Miyan hiding under the bed, have surfaced online, though their authenticity remains unverified by Divya Bhaskar.

The BJP has also weighed in on the matter, with its IT cell head Amit Malviya sharing the video and alleging that such incidents highlight the prevalence of 'cut money' practices in the state. Meanwhile, TMC's district unit has distanced itself from the allegations, stating that the party has no connection to any illegal collections and that individuals involved must take personal responsibility.

The state government recently established an 'Institutional Commission' chaired by retired Justice Biswajit Basu to investigate allegations of financial irregularities, including 'cut money' cases. Citizens can now directly file complaints with the commission.