The Calcutta High Court on Wednesday directed the National Investigation Agency (NIA) to probe into an incident of firing and bombing at Darivit High School in the Islampur block of Uttar Dinajpur district in West Bengal on September 20, 2018, in which two youths lost their lives.
“Although the petitioners have prayed for the transfer of investigation to the CBI, in view of the findings recorded above, this Court is of the view that the NIA would be the proper authority to investigate into the matter. A Writ Court under Article 226 can mould relief based on the facts and findings of a case,” Justice Rajasekhar Mantha of Calcutta High Court said in the order.
Justice Mantha, in his order, said the investigation carried out by CID, West Bengal “...to say the least, is inadequate and could be otherwise within the expression [perfunctory]”.
