A shocking incident of alleged brutality has emerged from North 24-Parganas, where a young man lost his life inside a facility meant for healing. Biswajit Mondal, a 30-year-old resident of Kalna, was allegedly beaten to death on Saturday within the confines of a de-addiction centre operating in Halisahar.
Centre Operated Secretly from Rented House
The facility, which has now become the centre of a police probe and public fury, was reportedly running out of a rented house in Ward No. 2 of Halisahar Municipality, near Check Post More. A disturbing revelation from local residents indicates that many in the area were completely unaware that such a de-addiction centre was functioning in their neighbourhood.
Mondal had been admitted to this centre for treatment. However, allegations from his family and locals paint a grim picture of his time there. They claim that he was subjected to regular assaults under the guise of "treatment". The fatal episode occurred on Saturday when he was allegedly beaten once again, sustaining critical injuries that led to his death.
Outrage and Demands for Justice
The tragic death has triggered widespread outrage among the residents of Halisahar. The community, reeling from the incident, has demanded strict and immediate action against all those responsible for Mondal's untimely demise. The public anger is compounded by the clandestine nature of the centre's operations.
In the aftermath, the owner of the de-addiction centre has reportedly gone absconding, evading authorities since the incident came to light. This has further intensified the calls for accountability.
Police Launch Investigation
Law enforcement agencies have stepped in to unravel the full sequence of events. The police have launched a detailed investigation to ascertain the exact circumstances that led to Biswajit Mondal's death. The probe aims to determine the chain of responsibility and the practices that were followed at the unauthorised or poorly regulated facility.
This case has raised serious questions about the regulation and oversight of private de-addiction and treatment centres in the region, highlighting a potentially dangerous gap in monitoring that cost a man his life.
