Bengal Governor Dhankhar seeks report from chief secretary on Nadia gang rape case

On Monday Governor of West Bengal, Jagdeep Dhankhar asked the Chief Secretary (CS) of the state to send him a full report on the alleged gang rape of the 14-year-old girl in Nadia. Governor has also sought a full report on the alleged atrocities on Ram Bhakts during Ram Navami processions.

“Urgent response of Chief Secretary be sought on alleged gangrape death of 14-year-old girl in Nadia as also atrocities on Ram Bhakats on RamNavami. Both these issues have been raised today by Leader of Opposition Shri Suvendu Adhikari who called on the undersigned and sought thorough probe,” said Governor Dhankhar.

Governor has called upon Chief Secretary to submit his report by April 13, 2022.

“According to LOP both incidents highlight worrisome state of crime against women & nose diving law & order scenario in the state. CS be called upon to render his report on both counts earliest, latest by April 13, 2022,” added Governor.

Earlier on Monday, the Leader of Opposition in the West Bengal Assembly and  BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari called on Governor Dhankhar over the issues.

Meanwhile, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday has said that the state child commission will investigate the Nadia minor rape and murder case.

A minor girl died after she was allegedly gang-raped in the Nadia district of West Bengal. The victim’s family accused the son of a Trinamool Congress panchayat leader in the case.

And on Sunday Suvendu Adhikari alleged that police attacked a Ram Navami procession in the Howrah district.

Suvendu Adhikari tweeted, “Ram Bhakts aren’t safe in WB. Howrah Police Commissionerate personnel thrashed participants of a Ram Navami procession at Shibpur. Many got injured. Can’t Sanatani devotees practice their religion in this State safely?”