In the ongoing investigation into the tragic death of 13-year-old Tamanna Khatun in Nadia’s Kaliganj, the police on Friday recorded the statements of her parents. While the probe continues, Tamanna’s grieving family has expressed frustration with the pace of the investigation, alleging that many of the culprits are still at large.
The girl was killed on June 25 after being hit by a crude bomb which was hurled allegedly from the ruling TMC’s procession celebrating victory in Kaliganj by-election.
Tamanna’s mother, Sabina Bibi, was questioned by investigators about the events of the day her daughter died. According to sources, the police specifically inquired about any familiar and unfamiliar individuals present during the attack. However, Sabina stated that she remains unconvinced by the police's efforts so far.
“Even after four days, only five arrests have been made. The real criminals are still roaming free,” said Sabina.
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Political attention has also been drawn to the case. Bharatiya Janata Party state president Sukanta Majumdar visited the bereaved family at their home on Friday afternoon. He spent nearly 30 minutes with them, listening closely to their account and concerns.
Sitting alongside the family on the floor, Majumdar was told by Sabina, “Bombs were hurled at our home. We don’t even have political ties. The one who attacked us are from the same locality.”
Sabina requested Majumdar to look into the matter and ensure justice is served. In response, the BJP leader assured the family of all possible support, including legal assistance. Earlier in the day, he had alleged that police tried to relocate the family upon learning of his visit.
Despite the political outreach, the family continues to express strong discontent with law enforcement. “We are cooperating with the police, but we are not seeing any visible results,” Sabina said.
Tamanna’s father, who had returned from Odisha after hearing of his daughter’s death, voiced serious concerns about the family’s safety. “Ever since we spoke out, we've been getting threats. People say we’ll meet the same fate as Tamanna,” he said, visibly shaken.
Meanwhile, the process of recording a statement before the judicial magistrate is underway.
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