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Suvendu Adhikari offers job, Rs 10 lakh to dead TMC worker’s wife
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Monday visited the family of Trinamool Congress worker Birju Keot, who died in police custody on August 8, and announced a compensation of Rs 10…
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West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Monday visited the family of Trinamool Congress worker Birju Keot, who died in police custody on August 8, and announced a compensation of Rs 10 lakh and a government job for his wife, Jenny Sharma Keot. Adhikari admitted police negligence was 'clear as daylight' and said a magistrate-level investigation would be conducted. The officer who arrested Keot has been suspended, and the police station chief has been transferred.
Former Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee visited the family on Sunday but the family did not meet her, alleging they wanted justice from the administration. During her visit, her vehicle was attacked by locals. Adhikari blamed public anger for the attack, while Banerjee called it a conspiracy. TMC supporters who stayed with Banerjee held protests in Kolkata and the state assembly over the attack.
The Indian Opinion
Both sides are using Birju Keot's death to score political points. Banerjee plays the victim after her car was attacked; Adhikari deflects by blaming her for not informing police. The family, meanwhile, wants punishment for the policemen responsible. The test will be whether the magistrate inquiry names any officers, and if the state government actually acts on it, not just announce compensation.
Sources (2): freepressjournal.in, thehindu.com
This story was synthesised by AI from the 2 sources linked above.
Updated: this story now draws on 2 sources.
