More than 11 years after Trinamool Congress leader Tapan Dutta was killed, the Calcutta High Court on Thursday directed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to probe the murder. Tapan Dutta, then vice-president of Trinamool Congress’ Bally Jagacha block unit in Howrah district, was shot dead on May 6, 2011. The TMC leader was spear heading a movement against filling up a large water body when he was shot dead.
“This court directs that investigation and prosecution in the matter is to be transferred to the Central Bureau of Investigation forthwith. The CBI may, in its discretion, conduct further investigation, as it deems necessary,” Justice Rajasekhar Mantha said in the order.
