Wife of killed BJP worker alleges police negligence, demands justice

Widow of BJP worker Pradip Mandal accused the police of not taking any action against the criminals who allegedly killed her husband in a recent clash between BJP-TMC workers on Monday. She said police denied to help her family in the matter.

Parganas:Accusing the police of turning a deaf ear to her woes, widow of one of the BJP worker, allegedly killed during the recent clashes between the TMC and BJP cadres in West Bengal, claimed that the concerned officials have not taken any action against her complaints.

Narrating her ordeal, Padma Mandal, wife of deceased BJP worker Pradip Mandal told reporters, here, that the police denied any kind of help and in turn ordered them that they cannot venture in the night to find the bodies.

"I carried the body of my husband up the road and then I called my neighbours. Initially, the police were not unwilling to touch the body, but afterwards, they pushed all of us aside and took the corpse to the police station."

Padma further said that the Sub-Divisional Officer (SDO) refused to listen to her and accused her of lying.

"Besides this, the police have also arrested my father and brothers, who went to the police station to file a complaint. They have not taken any action and also have not arrested the accused in the case. My husband should get justice," she maintained

BJP leader Mukul Roy has alleged that four workers of his party were shot dead by the members of TMC in North 24 Parganas district on Saturday evening.

Ruling TMC, on the other hand, has alleged that a member of their party was killed by BJP supporters.

On Sunday, Union Ministry of Home Affairs issued an advisory to the West Bengal government.

In the advisory to the state government, the MHA stated: "It is strongly advised to ensure that all necessary measures are taken to maintain law and order, peace and public tranquillity. It is also requested to take strict action against officials found delinquent in the discharge of their duty."

Also, Union Home Minister Amit Shah has sought a report from the state government on the incidents of violence, said sources.