Kolkata: Beleghata MLA and Mamata Banerjee loyalist Kunal Ghosh has been booked by Kolkata Police for allegedly leading a road blockade outside Girish Park Police Station following the Chorbagan Durga Puja stampede that claimed 19 lives on Oct 17.
The FIR, lodged on a complaint by Sashi Baid, a Muktaram Babu Street resident, relates to a protest on Oct 18. That is why the FIR was filed,” a police officer confirmed. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Kolkata | Silver Rate in Kolkata | Bank Holidays in Kolkata | Public Holidays in Kolkata | Kolkata AQI | Weather in Kolkata | Petrol Price in Kolkata | Diesel Price in Kolkata | CNG Price in Kolkata | LPG Price in Kolkata Stay updated with the latest Kolkata news.
Instead, cases are being filed against the protesters in an attempt to intimidate them and silence their voices,” Ghosh said. Police said they would record Ghosh’s statement soon. “Commuters and local residents were left stranded in massive traffic congestion during the festival rush. Authorities further charged that the demonstration actively hindered emergency response capabilities and prevented on-duty police personnel from reaching their designated posts for citywide security and crowd management. “Even after so many deaths, no action has been taken against those in power. Download the TOI App.