Will the Mother of a Minor Girl Meet CM Banerjee to Seek Justice?
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Kolkata, Jan 7 (NationPress) Sabina Bibi, who recently attempted to take her own life after struggling to cope with the loss of her young daughter Tamanna Khatun, expressed her wish to meet Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee in her quest for justice.
The tragic incident occurred when 11-year-old Tamanna Khatun lost her life in a crude bomb attack in Kaliganj, located in Nadia district, during a victory celebration for Trinamool Congress following the announcement of Assembly bypoll results last June.
On December 30, Sabina attempted suicide by consuming sleeping pills. After several days of treatment in a Kolkata hospital, she is now safe.
She conveyed her desire to meet Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to discuss her anguish and seek justice for her daughter.
Speaking to reporters from her home in Kaliganj, Sabina remarked, "The Chief Minister may not comprehend the depth of my sorrow after losing my daughter. I wish for her to spare me some time. I want to share my pain with her and seek justice for my child. She should talk to me at least once."
It should be noted that Tamanna Khatun was killed in the bomb attack on June 23 of last year. The bypolls for the Kaliganj Assembly seat in Nadia district were conducted on June 19, with results announced shortly after. Following the declaration of Trinamool Congress candidate Alifa Ahmed as the winner, party supporters held a victory procession during which crude bombs were launched towards the residence of Tamanna Khatun, resulting in her death.
The victim's parents have claimed that their home was intentionally targeted by goons affiliated with the ruling party due to their ties with the CPI(M).
From the outset, the parents have accused the Krishnanagar District Police of attempting to shield the actual perpetrators of their daughter's murder.
Sabina stated that despite naming 28 individuals in her complaint, only 10 were arrested by the investigation officials.
In September, 84 days post-incident, the state police submitted their first 340-page charge sheet regarding the case.
Nevertheless, Tamanna's mother and family assert that the 'real culprits' remain unpunished.