The delegation led by Manoj Tigga, the BJP chief whip in the meeting, submitted a deputation, demanding motion in opposition to the culprits. (File Photo/PTI)
BJP leaders demanded swift motion in opposition to these concerned in the alleged rape and homicide of the 17-year-old lady whose physique was discovered in a canal in Kaliaganj in West Bengal’s Uttar Dinajpur district
A BJP delegation on Wednesday met West Bengal Governor C V Ananda Bose and apprised him of the protest at Kaliaganj in Uttar Dinajpur district over the dying of a teenage lady.
Leaders of the saffron occasion additionally demanded swift motion in opposition to these concerned in the alleged rape and homicide of the 17-year-old lady whose physique was discovered in a canal there final week.
The delegation led by Manoj Tigga, the BJP chief whip in the meeting, submitted a deputation, demanding motion in opposition to the culprits.
“We have urged the governor to make sure that strict actions are taken in opposition to the culprits. The method tribal individuals are being attacked in numerous components of the state is unacceptable. The state authorities should take swift motion to make sure that justice is delivered,” Tigga said.
The BJP leader from the tribal community in north Bengal accused the police of trying to cover up the case to protect the culprits in the alleged rape and murder of the girl.
“The family members of the deceased don’t have faith in the police personnel as they are trying to cover up the case. Only a CBI probe can bring out the truth,” he mentioned.
Later in the day whereas chatting with reporters, West Bengal BJP president Sukanta Majumdar alleged that the ruling TMC appeases a particular neighborhood.
“The relations of the deceased will not be allowed to talk. They are being terrorised. Only a CBI probe may convey out the reality. We are prepared to offer all types of authorized support to the household,” he said. Reacting to BJP’s remarks, TMC state spokesperson Kunal Ghosh dubbed the allegation baseless.
“The BJP is trying to politicise and communalise the issue. They are creating disturbances in the state,” he claimed.
Altogether 11 folks have been detained for his or her alleged involvement in violence at Kaliaganj over the dying of the lady, police mentioned.
A day after the violent protests, roads in the city wore a abandoned look on Wednesday, amid heavy deployment of safety forces.
Violating prohibitory orders underneath Section 144 CrPC, miscreants set fireplace to Kaliaganj Police Station on Tuesday to protest in opposition to the dying of {the teenager}.
The agitators claimed that the 17-year-old lady had been raped and murdered.
However, the preliminary autopsy examination report indicated that she had not been raped, police mentioned.
During the day, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee alleged that outsiders had been delivered to the state to hold out assaults on the police station and personal property at Kaliaganj.
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