Attack on NIA 'very serious situation, has to be dealt with all seriousness', Bengal governor says

economictimes.indiatimes.com:

West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose has condemned the recent attack on NIA (National Investigation Agency) officers, describing it as a «very serious issue.» He flagged the need for authorities to treat the matter with the gravity it deserves. Bose stated that such attempts to intimidate investigating agencies are unacceptable and must be addressed firmly. He urged for swift and decisive action in dealing with the situation.

«This is a very serious situation which has to be dealt with all the seriousness that it deserves. This kind of 'goondaism' should not be allowed. Muscle power should not replace legal power. This has to be dealt with an iron hand,» Bose told PTI at the Raj Bhavan.

A vehicle carrying NIA officials was on Saturday attacked by villagers in Bhupatinagar, where they had gone to investigate a 2022 bomb blast case in which three persons were killed, police said. The investigation was later handed over to the NIA.

The probe team arrested two persons in connection with the case and when they were on the way back to Kolkata, their vehicle came under attack.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday blamed NIA officials of attacking villagers at Bhupatinagar in East Midnapore district and not the other way round.

(with PTI inputs)