What Doubts Are Being Raised About the Investigating Officer in the Mysterious Death of Two BJP Workers?
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Synopsis
The Calcutta High Court casts doubt on the integrity of the investigating officer in the mysterious deaths of two BJP workers, raising questions about the police's conduct and the validity of the autopsy reports. Will justice prevail in this controversial case?
Key Takeaways
- Calcutta High Court raises concerns over the investigating officer's role.
- Initial autopsy labeled deaths as 'electrocution.'
- Second autopsy revealed injury marks, questioning the initial findings.
- District police ordered to provide call records for further investigation.
- Skepticism surrounding the integrity of the investigation persists.
Kolkata, Sep 8 (NationPress) A division bench of the Calcutta High Court raised questions regarding the role of the investigating officer (IO) involved in the inquiry into the mysterious deaths of two BJP workers at Khejuri in the East Midnapore district of West Bengal this July.
Previously, on September 3, the division bench comprising Justice Debangshu Basak and Justice Shabbar Rashidi instructed the East Midnapore district police to present the call records of 17 individuals identified as suspects in the case, along with the call details from the medical officer responsible for the autopsy examinations.
On that occasion, the division bench expressed concern over inconsistencies between two post-mortem reports related to the same incident.
On Monday, the East Midnapore district police submitted a report to the division bench regarding the examination of call records associated with the medical officer from Tramluk Medical College and Hospital in the district.
This report caught the judges by surprise.
The bench also queried why the investigating officer had made numerous calls to the medical officer both prior to and after conducting the post-mortem on the bodies of the deceased BJP workers.
Questioning this matter, the division bench noted that the actions of the district police, particularly the investigating officer, were questionable.
The state government's counsel contended that no suspicious activities had emerged from the multiple calls to the medical officer both before and after the post-mortem.
Nonetheless, the division bench remained unconvinced by the state government's assertions, stating that mere verbal claims would not suffice. They demanded that the state provide concrete documents to support their claims before the next court session.
The case is scheduled to be revisited on September 15.
To recap, on July 12, two BJP workers — Sujit Das and Sujit Paik — tragically died while attending a cultural event in their village in Khejuri. The initial post-mortem report led the police to classify the deaths as resulting from “electrocution.”
However, the families of the deceased asserted they were murdered and sought a second autopsy from the Calcutta High Court.
Following the court’s directive, a second autopsy was performed at the state-run S.S.K.M. Medical College & Hospital in Kolkata, which revealed injury marks on the bodies of the two BJP workers.
Point of View
I emphasize the importance of transparency and accountability in investigations, particularly in cases involving political figures. The Calcutta High Court's scrutiny of the investigating officer's actions reflects the need for a thorough and unbiased examination of the facts. It's crucial that justice is served, ensuring the trust of the public in our legal system.
NationPress
08/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What triggered the investigation into the deaths of the BJP workers?
The investigation was triggered by the suspicious circumstances surrounding the deaths of two BJP workers during a cultural event, leading their families to seek a second autopsy.
What did the initial post-mortem report conclude?
The initial post-mortem report concluded that the deaths were due to 'electrocution.'
What discrepancies were found in the investigation?
Discrepancies included differences between two post-mortem reports and the suspicious number of calls made by the investigating officer to the medical officer.
What actions did the Calcutta High Court take?
The Calcutta High Court instructed the police to submit call records and questioned the integrity of the investigation, demanding substantial evidence from the state government.
When is the next hearing scheduled?
The next hearing is scheduled for September 15.
