In a social media post, the West Bengal unit of the BJP — the TMC’s principal political rival in the state — questioned the party’s decision to nominate individuals who, it claimed, were not associated with the organisation during its years in opposition.
The Supreme Court on Wednesday witnessed a sharp exchange between the West Bengal government and the Directorate of Enforcement (ED), with the State alleging that the anti-money laundering agency was being “weaponised” against political opponents, and the ED countering that it was, in fact, being “terrorised”.
Director General of Police (DGP) of West Bengal Rajeev Kumar, one of the most colourful and controversial figures in the state police in recent times, on Thursday delivered a strong message on courage, resolve and duty while addressing a farewell parade at the Alipore Bodyguard Lines, two days ahead of his scheduled retirement on 31 January.
National Commission for Women (NCW) has issued a formal notice to West Bengal's director general of police (DGP) Rajeev Kumar, demanding an “Action Taken Report” within three days in connection with the alleged abduction and brutal abuse of a young woman from Sodepur, a suburb near Kolkata.
No one can exploit the unrest in Bangladesh to create disturbances on this side of the border, as the state police are vigilant in this matter.
Kumar had filed the bail plea on Friday, a day after a city court had said that the CBI did not need a warrant to arrest him in the case.
Highly places sources said the agency is trying to locate Kumar and has written to the West Bengal DGP and the chief secretary to instruct Kumar to appear before the investigation team.
Mamata is scheduled to meet PM Modi on Wednesday evening in New Delhi, where she is expected to take up issues like funds for her state.
“An appointment was sought by the chief minister's office last week for an appointment from Modi's office for the meeting,” an official said.
The CBI is talking to its lawyers to chalk out its next move, a source related to the probe said.
