Calcutta HC Tells Suspended TMC MLA Humayun Kabir to Seek Security From MHA

Overview

• Justice Suvra Ghosh declined to hear Kabir’s plea for CAPF or Z-plus cover and directed him to approach the Union home ministry.
• Kabir was told to apply to the ministry within two weeks to pursue any central security request, according to the court order.
• The level of protection is determined by the Union home minister based on inputs from security agencies, the court noted.
• One report said Kabir would need to bear the full cost if central security personnel are provided.
• Kabir, suspended by the TMC after laying a mosque foundation in Beldanga, formed the Janata Unnayan Party and alleges inadequate state protection and threats following local unrest.