‘Sorry State Of Affairs’: Calcutta CJ Hits At West Bengal Govt Over Vandalism At RG Kar College

Summary

The transcript details a chaotic incident involving a large gathering, vandalism, and a failure of state police intelligence. A court criticizes the lack of preventive measures and the inability to control the crowd, which led to the destruction of a hospital's emergency department and police outpost. The situation has been brought under control with the deployment of commando forces, and arrests are being made based on video footage. The court has also directed the CBI to take over the investigation, highlighting the urgency and the need for a thorough inquiry into the incident.

Takeaways

• 🚨 There was an emergency situation involving a ransacked area, but the upstairs area remained untouched and protected.
• 👮‍♂️ The script mentions a failure in the state police's intelligence, as they were unable to prevent a large gathering that led to the incident.
• 🏥 The court commented on a previous incident at Hanuman Jti, where bricks were thrown from the third floor, indicating a pre-planned attack.
• 🚨 The state police were criticized for not being able to control a demonstration involving 7,000 people and for granting permission without proper intelligence.
• 🛑 The script discusses the use of Section 144 orders to control commotions, such as strikes and demonstrations, and the importance of deploying forces to maintain order.
• 🚔 The police commissioner's statement is highlighted, admitting to having prior information about potential incidents but feeling helpless due to logistical constraints.
• 🏥 The emergency ward of a hospital was vandalized, and the police were accused of being unable to protect their own men, reflecting a sorry state of affairs.
• 👨‍⚖️ The court has directed the handing over of the investigation to the CBI, indicating a serious crime scene that requires a thorough and unbiased investigation.
• 📹 The CBI is now using video footage to identify and arrest individuals involved in the incident, showing an ongoing process of accountability.
• 🚨 There is a call for the deployment of central paramilitary forces due to the failure of the state machinery and the need for better security measures.
• 🏠 Assurances are given that the state will provide protection to individuals who feel threatened, with the option of involving central forces if the state police are not trusted.

Q & A

What was the nature of the emergency that occurred?

The emergency involved a ransacking incident at a location that was initially untouched and protected.

What was the issue with the police intelligence during the incident?

The police intelligence failed to prevent the incident despite having prior information about the gathering of a large crowd and the potential for violence.

How did the court comment on the lifting of bricks to the third floor?

The court commented that it would have required a pre-planned effort to lift bricks to the third floor without detection, indicating a serious failure in state police intelligence.

What was the role of the state police in the incident?

The state police were criticized for their inability to prevent the incident and protect their own personnel, despite having a significant force present at the scene.

What measures were taken after the incident to identify the perpetrators?

Video footage of the incident was collected and used to identify and arrest a large number of people involved in the ransacking.

Why was there a debate about the number of people involved in the demonstration?

There was a discrepancy in the reported numbers, with some suggesting 7,000 people gathered, while others argued it was a smaller, more manageable group.

What was the state's response to the incident?

The state deployed commando forces and made arrests based on video evidence. They also took steps to prevent future incidents by improving security measures.

What was the role of the CBI in the aftermath of the incident?

The CBI was directed to take over the investigation to ensure a thorough and unbiased examination of the incident.

Why was there concern about the preservation of the crime scene?

There were concerns that evidence was being wiped out through renovation activities at the crime scene, which could compromise the investigation.

What steps were taken to ensure the safety of individuals involved?

The court offered to request central forces to guard the houses of individuals if they did not trust the state police, ensuring their safety and peace.

What was the context of the mention of 'Cutting Edge news' app?

The mention of the 'Cutting Edge news' app appears to be an advertisement or promotional message unrelated to the main content of the transcript.

Outlines

00:00

🚨 Police Intelligence Failure and Emergency Situation

The first paragraph discusses a chaotic situation where an emergency occurred, and the place of occurrence was untouched and protected, but there was a failure in the state police intelligence. It reflects on an incident involving bricks thrown from the third floor during a demonstration, which the court commented on, suggesting a pre-planned nature. The speaker questions the police's preparedness and the state's failure to prevent the incident, mentioning the lack of a proper demonstration permit and the absence of a 144 order during commotions. The situation is under control now with the deployment of commando forces, and arrests have been made based on video footage analysis.

05:00

🏥 Hospital Vandalism and Police Inaction

The second paragraph describes a violent attack on a hospital by a mob, which resulted in the destruction of the demonstration stage and the hospital's emergency ward. The Kolkata police are criticized for their inability to handle the situation, with police outposts being vandalized and the police themselves hiding behind the demonstrators. The paragraph also touches on the police commissioner's statement about the lack of logistical support and the failure to prevent the incident despite having information. The speaker calls for the deployment of central paramilitary forces and the CBI to take over the investigation due to the state machinery's failure.

10:04

🛡️ Seeking Police Protection and Court Assurance

The third paragraph focuses on the aftermath of the violent incident, where individuals are seeking police protection for their safety. The court assures that the police will provide adequate protection and offers the option of central forces if the state police are not trusted. The speaker mentions steps taken before the court to ensure safety and the need for a court order to implement the protection measures. There is also a mention of an app for news updates and a closing with music and applause.

Keywords

💡Emergency

Emergency refers to a situation that requires immediate action due to a lack of time to take a deliberate course of action. In the video's context, it is used to describe the urgent and critical circumstances that arose during the incident, such as the ransacking of the emergency ward, which was a place that needed immediate protection and response.

💡Intelligence Ring

An intelligence ring denotes a network or group involved in gathering and sharing information, particularly about potential threats or criminal activities. The script mentions an 'intelligence ring with the police,' suggesting that there should have been a system in place to anticipate and prevent the incident, which implies a failure in intelligence gathering and sharing.

💡Demonstration

A demonstration is a public display of group opinion, typically in protest or support of a cause. The video discusses a 'demonstration outside' and a 'spontaneous demonstration,' indicating that a large gathering of people was part of the incident, which led to the escalation of events and the subsequent damage.

💡Permission

Permission in this context refers to the formal consent or authorization required for a public gathering or event. The script mentions that 'permission is taken, they just give intimation,' suggesting that there was a procedural aspect to the gathering that may have been overlooked or inadequately managed.

💡Section 144

Section 144 is a legal provision in some jurisdictions that allows for the imposition of restrictions on public gatherings to prevent potential disturbances of the peace. The script refers to the passing of a '144 order,' indicating that there was an attempt to control the situation by restricting the assembly of people, which was deemed necessary due to the commotion.

💡Rapid Action Force

The Rapid Action Force is a specialized police unit trained to deal with riots and other emergencies swiftly and effectively. The script mentions that the 'rapid action force should have prevented them from at least 1 kilometer,' highlighting the expectation that this unit would play a crucial role in maintaining order and preventing the escalation of the incident.

💡Vandalism

Vandalism is the deliberate act of damaging or destroying property. The video script describes the 'vandalism' that occurred, including the destruction of the emergency ward and the police outpost, which underscores the severity of the incident and the failure to protect these areas.

💡CBI

CBI stands for Central Bureau of Investigation, which is a central agency in some countries responsible for conducting criminal investigations. The script mentions the CBI in the context of taking over the investigation of the incident, indicating a high level of seriousness and the need for a thorough and impartial inquiry.

💡Logistical Support

Logistical support refers to the resources and services required to support operations, such as transportation, supplies, and personnel. The script mentions a 'lack of logistical support' as a factor contributing to the police's inability to manage the situation, suggesting that there were limitations in the resources available to them.

💡State Machinery

State machinery refers to the institutions and apparatus of the state, including the government, law enforcement, and other bodies that maintain order and governance. The script discusses the 'failure of the state machinery,' implying that these institutions did not function effectively during the incident, leading to a breakdown in order and security.

💡Affidavit

An affidavit is a sworn statement of facts that is made under oath, typically used in legal proceedings. The script mentions the possibility of filing an 'affidavit' to test the correctness of submissions, indicating that there is a process for verifying the claims made by different parties involved in the incident.

Highlights

Emergency situation described as 'ransacked' with the upstairs area remaining untouched and protected.

The presence of a police intelligence ring is questioned, given the scale of the gathering and the incidents that occurred.

Court comments on the pre-planning required for such an incident, suggesting a failure in state police intelligence.

Permission for demonstrations is questioned, with the implication that the state police should have been more vigilant.

The state of emergency response is criticized, with the mention of a 144 order and the lack of control over commotions.

Doctors on strike and demonstrations are mentioned, indicating a broader context of unrest.

The failure of state machinery is highlighted, with the police force being unable to protect their own men.

Concerns about the ability of doctors to work fearlessly after the incident are raised.

Measures taken after the incident are discussed, including the deployment of commando forces and arrests.

The use of video footage for identification and arrest purposes is mentioned.

The prevention of the incident and the measures that should have been taken are questioned.

The handling over of the investigation to the CBI is discussed, with a timeline provided.

The destruction of the place of occurrence is detailed, including the involvement of a mob and the police's response.

The police commissioner's statement about the lack of logistical support and the continuation of unrest is cited.

The role of the highest authority in instigating the incident is suggested.

The deployment of central paramilitary forces is recommended due to the failure of state machinery.

The CBI's involvement in the investigation and the protection of the crime scene are emphasized.

The potential wiping out of evidence through renovation at the crime scene is a concern raised.

The need for police protection for individuals involved is discussed, with offers of assistance from the court.

Transcripts

the emergency was

ransacked

uh but however one good thing is the

place of occurrence upstairs which on

the that is untouched in totally

protected but one thing uh normally even

if 100 people gather there is always an

intelligence ring with the

police intelligence ring with the police

in fact came across the same issue

during Hanuman

jti because people

I mean through bricks from the third

floor so therefore the court commented

on saying that unless it was a pre-plan

the bricks could not have been lifted to

the third floor and there should have

been movement of

vehicles and there was a serious failure

on the intelligence of the state

police if 7,000 people are to

gather do you uh it is very hard to

believe that the state police

intelligence did not no there was

supposed to be there was supposed to be

a demonstration outside but that but why

did you grant permission out no

permission is taken they just give

intimation no one takes perion for all

andary reasons you pass a 144 order when

there is so much of commotions going on

the doctors are are on strike there are

demonstrations you should have CED off

the entire area this was the

demonstration which has been conducted

for a DE knows that evening that morning

there were there was a there was

movement that there would a movement at

at the

night every place in over Kata no

suppose 7,000 people have to come they

can't come walking they should have been

been brought by buses or trucks there

were streams of people various places

there various various processions

marging in but that was supposed to

Absol failure of State missionar

absolutely

Happ

that 500 700 people which was that sort

of force was present over there every

day and the force couldn't protect their

own men you say that the policemen were

injured injured that is sorry State of

Affairs and how do you think these

doctors will be in a position to work

fearlessly now it is it is completely

under control and there we have now put

deployment all

the Commando forces and everything is

deployed over there now number of

arrests have been made what we have done

is now we are taking the entire video

footage a lot of video footage of the

incident has is available on the basis

of that we are trying identification of

we have arrested a large number of

people we are still the process is still

on but these are all things which you

are going to do after the incident

should not the this incident be

prevented what measures were taken that

is what is bothering us so many emails

have been received reporting about VAR

is we don't want to if we can ask those

petitioners to file an affid some of

them

are may I interfere for a second I think

they will curently bear with me at 3:00

this honorable Court directed handing

over the investigation to the

CBI around

6:00 that I information received I had

to rush to the RG also

that they are destroying demolishing the

place of ORD that was the

complaint but I rushed I had also called

up an advocate for the CBI that since

the investigation is not under your

control it's your

duty now when I reach this

spot

yes when I reach this spot I found not

the doctors agitator students they had

not become so much AG that ating then

the demolition work was stopped but a

portion of it was demolished

admittedly after the order of the

honorable High Court no no not a correct

submission Mr let me n the incident if I

wrong you correct me I have no quarr

with that then at the date of night when

there was a

demonstration some sort of spontaneous

demonstration pan India

the women who Gathering they say the

night is

ours at the 4:00 or 5:00 The Honorable

chief minister delivered a fiery speech

not only targeting the lawyers I forget

about that and said you have

demonstrated for three four days now I

will start

demonstration instru

the and at the date of

night holigans 4050 holigans maybe 708

not 7,000 not

7,000 they suddenly attacked the first

attacked the place of demonstration by

the doctors and students and youths they

demolished the entire samyana their

stage everything demolished then they

entered into the hospital police were

there police Outpost was there police

Outpost was vandalized I'm I feel sorry

to say the Kolkata police was so

helpless they got themselves

hide

behind the demonstrators so that the

attack on the demonstrators be there

demonstrators would save

themselves and they vandalized the

emergency World they went up to the

third floor was the instruction part ST

means BL the fourth story according to

us fourth story is the place of

occurrence Unfortunately they misre then

third floor they arrive and demonstrate

and demolished a part of it thereafter

it appears the police commissioner

arrived

there when he was there on spot still

this

hungama went on uninterrupted and the

police Comm says it's on record that I

we had information that this might

happen but what can I do there are

demonstration throughout the city and I

suffer from lack of logistical support

but this is on record video statement of

the commissioner of

police but what is

happening government hospital emergency

W is demolished to the

ground police Outpost demolish to the

ground

ENT but was it not the

plan was it not the Mard if I may use

that expression Mard the instigation by

highest Authority

give them the bad name and kill them no

no the second portion of your submission

we can't I I I just faing on the first

probably Prim it appears to be PR yes

otherwise from what Mr Beni says on

behalf of the state that 7,000 people if

they have gathered obviously it is

100% assuming that this is 15 people 15

people have gathered probably from

different angle they would have entered

the hospital

premises that is

understandable 7,000 is not the mystery

we never said that saying that Mo the

demonstration SW to 7,000 out of which

as Mr manag what are they demonstrating

for in fact the rapid action force

should have prevented them from at least

1 kilometer was at that site where the

rally was being taken care of DFI was

putting up that

they have the responsib responsibility

to differentiate between the mob as well

as the persons doctors who are

agitating with your kind only make let

CBI also take up the investigation so

far the vandalism is concerned this is a

part

of farther I have made a prayer before

your lordship for deployment of central

paramilitary forces because the

situation is as such it goes on record

that the commissioner says that even

after there was information he was

helpless so considering the failure of

the state Machinery the important

essence of it is that CBI has taken up

the investigation there is a crime scene

in the rgar hospital the police has

spiled to protect that in view of some

circumstances I humbly Bing I've also

addressed a letter email with such p m

and considering the fact that Mr bachar

was addressing I had also for a can

application with regard to the crime

scene that was being renovated in the

name of innovation evidences were being

wiped out on the self day I have made a

complaint to the CBI authorities and

thereafter short leave before

your to file a can application yeah I

sub a lot of

submissions if I just add to it once

there were letters which have been

addressed to the secretary Ministry of

Home Affairs Union of India yes and my

Lord the director of CBI by by my Lord

the leader of the opposition in item

number two my Lord the prayers are my

Lord that this is a

continuation

and on that score I could

not an i a position you file an

I I have informed the

police

you people in his house

and seek police protection sir no we

have already

because we have made

all all our Prim observations we have

also made a primy observation that your

client is a very powerful person so

therefore don't worry police will give

you

adequate that question doesn't come yes

it does come it does

come you you you challenge our order sir

you challenge our order you challenge

our as we have signed the order has been

uploaded it has to be implemented

otherwise we'll take Soo cont if you

want to bring on record anything please

file an AFF let us test the correctness

of your submission based on AFF let him

come and affir affirm an AFF here we'll

take it the meantime the state is with

you there's no problem they'll for 500

policemen in your house nobody can send

it if you don't trust the state police

please inform the court we'll request

the central forces to guard your house I

all

we'll see sir we'll see nothing nothing

will happen nothing will happen let him

be peaceful at home let him relax I

believe Mr is

appearing you are appearing for the

doctor yes you for the doctor or his

family we have already taken steps

before the cour The Honorable single

judge we have taken leave to move on M

on an urgent basis because his entire

house house boss he was G by a huge moob

on the 15th not intervening night 14th

and 15 you don't require a cour order

sir we require no they will take care

unfortunately not unforunately they have

not deest of respect me not they have

not therefore you move the single pinch

letter

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