In a relief to the victims of the train and pool car mishap at Murshidabad yesterday, three students, who were admitted with injuries at Berhampur Medical College and Hospital were declared out of danger with stable health conditions by the doctors today.
Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari said that he has directed the administration to provide "all possible assistance" to the injured and the affected families.
The Railways suspended the gateman after the collision, while police arrested him as investigators examined allegations of intoxication, previous complaints by residents and possible infrastructure lapses at the crossing.
Several injured students are receiving treatment at Murshidabad Medical College and Hospital, with hospital sources saying some remain in critical condition as calls grow for a detailed inquiry into the level crossing accident.
Suvendu Adhikari will fly to Tokipur in Rejinagar, where he will address a BJP Karyakarta Sammelan at the Tokipur High Madrasa ground.
Exercising its authority under Section 13CC of the Representation of the People Act, 1950, the Commission ordered the suspension of the officials and directed the Chief Secretary of West Bengal to promptly initiate disciplinary proceedings against them.
However, the FIR was registered almost 48 hours after the deadline set by the Election Commission of India (ECI) for the same.
In a significant development, the Calcutta High Court on Tuesday expressed serious concern over repeated incidents of violence in Beldanga, Murshidabad, and observed that the central government can order an NIA probe if needed.
As a result, daily commuters and traders are facing hardship. Buses are running as the blockade on the National Highway 12 was lifted. However, there is a heavy police presence on the roads to prevent any untoward incident
On Friday, West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) double-engine government of violence against migrant workers in their respective states.
