Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], June 8 (ANI): The National Commission for Women (NCW) has written to West Bengal Director General of Police (DGP) Rajeev Kumar over the alleged verbal abuse of a police official in Birbhum district by Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Anubrata Mondal.

Archana Majumdar, member of the NCW, strongly condemned this incident, saying that this is not just a verbal abuse of the wife or mother of the cop, but rather, it indicates 'societal deterioration.' Slamming Mandal, she further questioned which section of the law grants the right to abuse a person verbally.

When asked about a response from the DGP, the NCW member stated that top officials have conveyed that they are working on the matter and will provide updates in due course.

Speaking to ANI, Archana Majumdar said, '...We felt very bad after listening to the audio tapes. Unfortunately, an on-duty government official is being abused on a phone call in the name of his wife and mother. And he is not even able to hang up the call. Such a situation is happening in Bengal. A police officer is made to listen to such things about his wife and mother from leaders like Anubrata Mandal, and he cannot do anything. We are ashamed of this. We have written a letter to the DGP regarding this, about the investigation and action...He said that the inquiry is underway and they will give the updates time to time... they said - we are working on it; we will let you know.'

'This video was viral on social media and we all (NCW members) saw it and then we collectively decided to write a letter to the DGP on this matter... This is not just a verbal abuse of his wife and mother, this is deterioration of society. Where does the respect for the women went? A woman is being seen as a commodity. If a political leader will talk like this, then cases of rapes, attempt to rape will keep increasing. What section of BNS gave him the right to abuse,' she added.

Earlier on May 30, in a social media post on X, Majumdar wrote, 'I am deeply shocked and appalled after listening to the phone conversation between a ruling party leader from Birbhum district and the Inspector-in-Charge (IC) of Bolpur Police Station. The leader--who holds no official government position--used the filthiest, most derogatory language while referring to the mother and wife of a government officer who was simply performing his duty. This level of abuse is not only deeply offensive but reflects a dangerous and disturbing mindset towards women, mothers, and working professionals.'

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'What is even more disturbing is that the IC, a serving police officer entrusted with upholding the law, continued to address this abusive, unelected political figure as 'Sir.' This display of subservience from law enforcement towards politically connected individuals--despite their clear wrongdoing--is a grave threat to the rule of law and justice in West Bengal. If police officers surrender their integrity before such corrupt and misogynistic leaders, then the collapse of law and order is inevitable. I demand that @WBPolice take immediate, strict action against the political leader involved,' the social media post added. (ANI)