Heavy police forces have been deployed and barricades have been put up outside the residences of former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and the residences of parliamentarian Abhishek Banerjee to prevent them from visiting the family of a 12-year-old girl, who was allegedly raped and murdered in Baruipur near Kolkata, the Trinamool Congress (TMC) said. In a post on X, the TMC said heavy police deployment and road marches suspiciously took place outside residences.
TMC leader Derek O’Brien posted “disturbing visuals” from the driveway outside the homes of Mamata Banerjee and Abhishek Banerjee. He wondered why central forces were deployed to restrict their freedom of movement and confine them to their homes. “The road march is happening now. Lockdown using force!” Written on X.
Police said two people were arrested and three detained for questioning in connection with the alleged rape and murder, even as prohibitory orders barring large gatherings were imposed in parts of the Kolkata suburb. A man was allegedly lynched on Sunday on suspicion of involvement in the incident that sparked outrage.
“We have arrested two people. Three others are being interrogated. We are awaiting the post-mortem report. A six-member special investigation team has been formed. Four FIRs [first information reports] “Several crimes have been registered, including a case involving the rape and murder of a girl and the lynching of a man,” a police officer said. Police said raids were continuing to arrest other suspects.
Prohibitory orders under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita Party have been imposed in parts of Baruipur and adjoining areas, and additional police force has been deployed amid tensions in the area.
The 12-year-old girl’s body was recovered from a pond a day after she disappeared on Saturday. Her family claimed that she was raped and murdered. On Sunday, residents blocked roads and railway lines, demanding justice.
Prime Minister Suvendu Adhikari called the girl’s father and assured him that the culprits would be arrested and punished. The father said that he demanded their execution. “he [Adhikari] He asked me to go to Bhabani Bhawan [the state Criminal Investigation Department headquarters] Tuesday. “I am satisfied with the management.”
