Mamata Banerjee Orders Probe After Family Alleges Eye Removed From Morgue in Barasat
The allegation remains unverified publicly as the chief minister promises employment to the victim's mother.
Overview
- A roadside protest near Barasat Medical College briefly stopped the chief minister's convoy on Jessore Road.
- Relatives said they found one eye missing when they went to collect Pritam Ghosh’s body from the morgue.
- Ghosh died after a road accident and was declared dead at Barasat Medical College before the body was sent for postmortem.
- Banerjee told the family the ADG South Bengal would gather their details on Wednesday and that the mother would receive a job offer within two days.
- Police said an investigation is underway and pledged strict action if wrongdoing is confirmed.