After a political scuffle between the security guards of BJP leader Kabir Shankar Bose and TMC workers, Bose petitioned for the transfer of probe into two FIRs filed against him, citing a biased investigation. The SC, recognizing the “bitter enmity” between Bose and his former in-laws, TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee and his daughter, ordered for a CBI investigation, stating that the "charged" political atmosphere in West Bengal may lead to an unfair investigation by the local police. Ananthakrishnan G., a senior journalist with The Indian Express, is known for his impactful legal reporting and has extensive experience in the political and community beat.
Political Scuffle between BJP Leader and TMC Workers Escalates to CBI Investigation
A political scuffle has erupted in West Bengal, leading to a CBI investigation ordered by the Supreme Court. The incident stems from a clash between the security guards of BJP leader Kabir Shankar Bose and workers of the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC).
Background
Kabir Shankar Bose, a prominent BJP leader in West Bengal, has a long-standing rivalry with his former in-laws, TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee and his daughter. The animosity between them intensified after Bose divorced his wife, Banerjee's daughter.
Incident and Allegations
On July 26, 2022, a political clash broke out between Bose's security guards and TMC workers in Jadavpur, Kolkata. Bose alleged that his guards were attacked by TMC workers, while TMC claimed that Bose's guards had provoked the altercation.
Two FIRs were filed against Bose, one by the TMC workers and another by Bose himself. Bose petitioned the Supreme Court for the transfer of the investigation, citing biased probe by the local police.
Supreme Court Intervention
The Supreme Court acknowledged the "bitter enmity" between Bose and his former in-laws and expressed concern that the "charged" political atmosphere in West Bengal could lead to an unfair investigation by the local police.
The court ordered the transfer of the investigation to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), stating that the CBI would be "better suited" to conduct an impartial probe.
Top 5 FAQs
1. Who is Kabir Shankar Bose?
Kabir Shankar Bose is a BJP leader in West Bengal known for his rivalry with his former in-laws, TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee and his daughter.
2. What happened in the political clash?
Security guards of Kabir Shankar Bose clashed with TMC workers in Jadavpur, Kolkata, resulting in mutual allegations of assault.
3. Why was the probe transferred to the CBI?
The Supreme Court ordered the transfer of the investigation to the CBI due to concerns about biased investigation by the local police and the "charged" political atmosphere in West Bengal.
4. What is the background of the rivalry between Bose and his former in-laws?
Bose divorced his wife, the daughter of Kalyan Banerjee, leading to a bitter estrangement and ongoing political conflicts.
5. What are the potential consequences of the CBI investigation?
The CBI investigation could lead to the identification and prosecution of those responsible for the political clash and shed light on the wider political dynamics in West Bengal.
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