Kolkata, Nov. 6 -- The West Bengal Human Rights Commission on Friday reportedly expressed strong displeasure over the investigation into the alleged attack on Beleghata MLA Kunal Ghosh, questioning the report submitted by Beleghata Police and seeking an explanation from the officer-in-charge.
Ghosh had approached the commission alleging police inaction despite an attempt on his life while he was carrying out his duties in his Assembly constituency. No accused has been arrested so far.
Speaking after the hearing, Ghosh said the report submitted by Beleghata Police OC Arijit Chattopadhyay lacked any clear indication of progress in the investigation. He described the report as "childish", alleging that it sought to conceal police inaction rather than explain the steps taken to identify and arrest those involved.
According to Ghosh, the OC informed the commission that CCTV footage of the incident had been obtained but the persons seen in it could not be identified. He questioned why no effective action had been taken despite the footage being available.
Ghosh further alleged that the OC was acting with political motives and claimed to have pictorial evidence to substantiate his allegations. He said the commission's chairman had taken note of the concerns raised over the police investigation.
The commission has sought an explanation from the OC and given Ghosh an opportunity to respond to the police report.
Ghosh warned that he would pursue the matter beyond the human rights commission and approach the CBI and Enforcement Directorate with complaints against the OC over his alleged role in the investigation.
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