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'Install CCTV Cameras, Protect Witnesses': HC Directs in Birbhum Violence Case

At least eight people died in West Bengal's Birbhum after clashes over the alleged murder of a TMC leader.

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In a suo moto case pertaining to the incident of the Rampurhat violence that broke out in West Bengal's Birbhum on Tuesday, The Calcutta High Court on Wednesday, 23 March, according to LiveLaw, directed:

  • The state government to immediately install CCTV cameras, covering all angles of the crime scene in the presence of District Judge of Purba Bhurdawan. The cameras must also have adequate storage facilities

  • The Central Forensic Science Laboratory (CFSL) to visit the crime scene for collection of all materials necessary for forensic examination.

  • Director General and Inspector General of police to ensure that “witness are adequately protected and not threatened or influenced by anyone”. The DG and IG were asked to do this in consultation District Judge, Purba Bhurdawan

  • State investigating authorities to file a report before the High Court, with information on the steps undertaken so far during the probe, by 24 March. The report must answer whether the post mortem of victims — which has already been concluded — was recorded on video or not

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