Questioned by police for four and a half hours, Humayun Kabir was summoned again to appear on Sept 23. He lodged a complaint with Election Commission, alleging Bengal Police is selectively targeting AJUP functionaries.
Berhampore: A day after he and his son, Golam Nabi Azad, withdrew from campaigning for Rejinagar bypoll, Aam Janata Unnayan Party (AJUP) chief Humayun Kabir said on Monday he apprehends arrest ahead of Oct 6 elections. Questioned by police for four and a half hours, Kabir was summoned again to appear on Sept 23. After leaving his Manikyahar village home at 8:45 am, Kabir told reporters at his Berhampore apartment: “I have seen a police notice and realised they summoned me as a witness. Following his interrogation at Berhampore police station, which began at 11 am, Kabir confirmed he answered all questions from three sub-inspectors, including investigating officer Rabindranath Biswas. Babri Masjid issue has received national publicity, and a Lucknow resident announced a Rs 1 crore reward for my decapitation. Party state chief Raju Ghosh said: “Kabir threatened to hit the streets on Oct 6 to resist vote rigging, remarking up to 10 people might be killed.
He lodged a complaint with Election Commission , alleging Bengal Police is selectively targeting AJUP functionaries. However, I could easily be framed and arrested, just as they are indiscriminately arresting my party colleagues. After receiving two more calls from Chowdhury, Kabir learned of his arrest. “I emailed Murshidabad superintendent of police making it clear I do not support inciting political tension and will assist police. With pending cases in Calcutta High Court and Supreme Court, why would I agree to such a childish plot? He demanded immediate transfer of Murshidabad superintendent of police and Beldanga and Rejinagar inspectors-in-charge. Meanwhile, Republican Party of India (Athawale) lodged an FIR against Kabir. He should be taken into custody.”