Chief Minister's Impromptu Stop Addresses Public Grievance
In a swift and responsive move, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee interrupted her journey on Tuesday to personally address a public demonstration in Barasat. The protest erupted over a deeply disturbing allegation: the theft of an eye from the body of a deceased man at the local morgue.
The Tragic Incident That Sparked Outrage
The unfortunate sequence of events began on Monday when Pritam Ghosh, a 34-year-old resident of Kazipara, lost his life in a road accident. As per procedure, his body was sent to the Barasat morgue for an autopsy. However, the family's grief was compounded by a shocking discovery when they arrived to collect the remains. They found that one of Pritam Ghosh's eyes was missing from the body, leading to immediate anger and allegations of misconduct at the government facility.
CM's Direct Intervention and Immediate Actions
Upon witnessing the protest, CM Banerjee, who was returning from a visit to the Matua heartland, immediately halted her convoy. She listened to the aggrieved family and the protesters. Demonstrating a direct and empathetic approach to governance, Banerjee announced a two-fold solution to alleviate the family's suffering.
She assured that one member of the deceased Pritam Ghosh's family would be provided with a government job, offering long-term financial stability. Furthermore, she promised immediate financial assistance to help the family cope with the tragedy. Most crucially, the Chief Minister ordered a thorough inquiry into the entire matter to uncover the facts behind the alleged eye theft and ensure accountability.
This incident has cast a spotlight on the procedures and security within government medical facilities, raising serious questions that the ordered probe is expected to answer.
