Oppn questions Bengal Police credibility as Sandeshkhali victim directly approaches judge
The credibility of the West Bengal state police has come under question after a victim in Sandeshkhali recorded her statement before a judicial magistrate instead of the cops, leading to the arrest of a local Trinamool Congress leader. Opposition parties are seizing on the incident as evidence of a lack of trust in the police force among common people in the state.
Senior BJP leader Rahul Sinha and CPI(M) central committee member Dr. Sujan Chakraborty have both spoken out about the incident, citing it as an example of the declining faith in the police. Sinha stated that women in Sandeshkhali had previously been advised by the police to seek remission from the accused Trinamool Congress leaders, while Chakraborty highlighted the lack of trust in the police as the reason for the secret confession to the judicial magistrate.
The ruling Trinamool Congress has not yet responded to these comments. Meanwhile, a local woman’s refusal to go to the police for help after her child was targeted by masked goons in police uniform further illustrates the erosion of trust in the local cops.
The incident has sparked a larger debate about the reliability and credibility of the state police force in West Bengal, raising concerns about the impact of this lack of trust on the ability of the police to effectively serve and protect the community. The opposition’s allegations and the victim’s actions point to a broader issue that warrants attention and action from authorities. It remains to be seen how the state government will address these concerns and work to rebuild the trust of the people in the police force.
In summary, the decision of a victim in Sandeshkhali to record her statement before a judicial magistrate instead of the police has sparked a debate about the credibility and reliability of the West Bengal state police. The incident has raised questions about the level of trust in the police force among common people, leading to calls for action and reform.
