Enewstime Desk
Agartala, January 20: The two-day Tripura Assembly session ended today amidst chaos and walk-out by CPIM MLAs, after Deputy Speaker of the House, Bishabandhu Sen stopped them from seeking a point of clarification on recent custodial death of Sushanta Ghosh.
CM’s statement in Assembly
Earlier, Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb who also holds Home portfolio made a statement in the Assembly on the issue. Deb said, “As per the post-mortem report, the cause of death is Asphyxia. The Viscera has been sent to State Forensic Science Laboratory. Besides, the video footage of West Agartala PS has been sent to a Laboratory outside the state,” the Chief Minister told the House.
Deb also mentioned that two policemen, who were on duty at the time of incident in West Agartala PS, were put under suspension and steps would soon be taken for a disciplinary action against them. Moreover, state government provided Rs. 3 lakh from Chief Minister’s relief fund to the deceased’s family as financial assistance.
But, the trouble began when CPIM MLA Ratan Bhowmik tried to seek a point of clarification on the statement. BJP MLA Sudip Roy Barman pointed out that it would not be wise to discuss the matter since it was under investigation by a District Magistrate.
Considering the facts, when the Deputy Speaker accepted the suggestions and put an end to the further discussion following. After this, the Opposition MLAs led by leader of the Opposition Manik Sarkar staged walk out.
Manik Sarkar on custodial death
Later, speaking to media, Manik Sarkar alleged that voice of opposition was being oppressed. He also accused Deputy Speaker Biswa Bandhu Sen of being partial in allowing the opposition legislatures’ argument. On being prevented from seeking a clarification on Chief Minister’s statement over the custodial death, Manik Sarkar said, a member of the House has the right to raise a point of clarification. If the matter is sub-judice and non-admissible to be discussed in the Assembly as to why the calling attention is not rejected after being submitted. Even, the deputy speaker could have given a bulletin on the issue.
