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Calcutta High Court to hear Ghosh protection plea October 12
Kunal Ghosh, a Trinamool Congress leader, says he is in danger.
He says people connected to the BJP attacked or threatened him.
He described incidents on Saturday and Sunday.
One incident allegedly happened while he was traveling to a party programme.
In another, bikers allegedly followed his vehicle and confronted him.
Ghosh said one person appeared to carry a gun.
He asked the Calcutta High Court for protection.
The court will hear his request urgently on October 12.
The Calcutta High Court will hear Kunal Ghosh’s protection plea on October 12.
Ghosh says BJP supporters allegedly attacked or threatened him several times.
His lawyer told the court that attacks occurred on Saturday and Sunday.
Ghosh described being followed, confronted and allegedly threatened by armed men.
Police registered a Zero FIR under criminal and Arms Act provisions.
- Who
- Trinamool Congress leader Kunal Ghosh, his lawyer, the Calcutta High Court and police are involved.
- What
- Ghosh is seeking official protection after alleging attacks and threats against him.
- Where
- The plea is before the Calcutta High Court; alleged incidents occurred in Uttarpara and between Phoolbagan Crossing and Narkeldanga Bridge.
- When
- The plea will be heard on October 12; the alleged attacks occurred on the preceding Saturday and Sunday.
- Why
- Ghosh says he fears he could be killed and wants authorities to take protective measures.
Ghosh’s allegations
Police and court response
Need for protection
Ghosh’s allegations
Ghosh says BJP supporters attacked and threatened him several times and that he fears for his life.
Police and court response
The police registered a Zero FIR covering multiple criminal allegations and Arms Act provisions; the court scheduled an urgent hearing.
Description of Sunday incident
Ghosh’s allegations
Ghosh alleges bikers followed his vehicle, closed in near Narkeldanga Bridge, and that a group threatened him, with at least one person carrying a gun.
Police and court response
The available report records the allegations and FIR but does not provide a response from the accused or an independent account.
Key facts
- Petitioner
- Kunal Ghosh, a Trinamool Congress leader and Beleghata MLA
- Court
- Calcutta High Court
- Hearing date
- October 12
- Alleged incidents
- Saturday and Sunday
- Alleged threat
- Ghosh said BJP supporters attacked or threatened him, including during a vehicle chase
- Police action
- A Zero FIR was registered
- Legal provisions
- The FIR includes alleged kidnapping, wrongful restraint, hurt with dangerous weapons, criminal intimidation, common intention and Arms Act provisions
Sources
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