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The tragic case of the Kolkata rape-murder victim has taken a new turn with the victim's family alleging that they were coerced into denying bribery allegations by the police. The ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) had released a video of the parents stating they had not received any money from the police, but the family has now claimed this video was filmed under duress.
The victim's father, speaking to the media, revealed that the police had pressured them into making the video, claiming that justice would be delayed if they angered the police. He asserted that they were not aware of the video's purpose at the time and suspect that it was a preemptive measure to prevent future controversies. This revelation casts a dark shadow over the police's handling of the case and raises serious questions about the integrity of their investigation.
Adding to the family's accusations, the victim's father claimed that a senior police official had offered them money in the days following the incident. He immediately refused the offer, stating that his daughter had suffered far greater pain than the officer had endured preparing for the IPS exam. This allegation further strengthens the perception that the police were attempting to influence the family and potentially cover up the incident.
The family also alleges that the police prevented them from seeing the victim's body until the postmortem was concluded. They accuse the Kolkata Police of attempting to suppress the case by hastily cremating the victim's body. These allegations have sparked widespread outrage and fueled accusations of a potential cover-up by the ruling TMC government.
The BJP, a major opposition party in West Bengal, has seized upon the allegations, demanding the resignation of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and calling for a thorough investigation into the case. BJP MP Sambit Patra highlighted the inconsistencies in the police's narrative and questioned the motives behind the alleged offer of money to the victim's family. The BJP has organized statewide protests demanding justice for the victim and accountability for the alleged police misconduct.
The allegations of police coercion, bribery, and attempts to suppress the case have severely damaged public confidence in the Kolkata Police and the TMC government. The case has become a political flashpoint, with the opposition parties demanding an impartial investigation and holding the government accountable for any wrongdoing. The victim's family's allegations are a stark reminder of the systemic problems of corruption and abuse of power that plague the Indian law enforcement system, and the need for urgent reforms to ensure justice for all.