North India Statesman
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News India Live, Digital Desk: A disturbing news has emerged from Moga district of Punjab, where migrant laborers from Uttar Pradesh and Bihar were brutally attacked. It is alleged that this attack was carried out not only with the intention of looting, but due to linguistic and regional hatred (Hate Crime). This incident has once again raised big questions on the safety of migrant workers.
Late night orgy: What is the whole incident?
According to the information, when the workers working in a factory located on the outskirts of Moga were sleeping in their room, masked attackers attacked. The victims allege that the attackers beat them up, called them ‘outsiders’ and threatened to leave the state. Many workers have been seriously injured in this attack, who have been admitted to the nearest hospital.
Police action and local tension
As soon as information about the incident was received, the local police reached the spot and started investigation. Although the police are initially looking at it from the perspective of a personal dispute or even an attempt at robbery, the statements of the victims have given it the color of a ‘hate crime’.
FIR registered: A case has been registered against unknown attackers.
Security enhanced: In view of the increasing number and fear of migrant laborers in the area, police patrolling has been increased.
CCTV footage: Police are scanning the footage of nearby cameras so that the attackers can be identified.
stir in political circles
After this attack on the workers of UP and Bihar, politics has also become heated. Opposition parties have raised questions on the law and order situation of Punjab and demanded the government to ensure the safety of migrants. Social organizations say that these laborers have a big contribution in the economy of Punjab, hence attacks on them harm the image of the state.
