In an affidavit submitted to the Supreme Court, the Union Home Ministry charges the West Bengal government of failing to provide the CISF personnel posted at RG Kar Medical College with the basic necessities of life. This deployment came after a woman doctor was raped and killed; on August 9, her body was found in the college seminar room. The Ministry asserted that the state government had neglected to supply lodgings or necessary security equipment, such metal detectors, in spite of repeated demands.
The Centre has called the situation “inexcusable,” accusing Mamata Banerjee’s government of ignoring the needs of deployed forces. On August 13, the Calcutta High Court referred the case to the CBI, and the Supreme Court directed that CISF be deployed by August 22 to secure the hospital’s protection.
In its affidavit, the Ministry of Home Affairs stated that on September 2, a letter was submitted to the state administration outlining the concerns encountered by CISF soldiers, including food and accommodation issues. However, there was no response from the state.
The Centre argues that the state’s actions constitute contempt of court and a violation of fundamental standards. The Supreme Court is anticipated to address these charges during its future sessions, as tensions between the Centre and the West Bengal government rise over this sensitive subject.