Face2News/Rampurhat (West Bengal)
The Central Bureau of Investigation has filed a Supplementary Chargesheet against 08 accused before the ACJM Court, Rampurhat (West Bengal) during further investigation of a case related to death of 10 persons while their houses were set on fire at Village-Bogtui, District Birbhum (West Bengal).
CBI had registered a case on 25.03.2022 against 22 accused & others in compliance of the orders dated 25.03.2022 of Hon’ble High Court, Calcutta in connection with WPA 130, 124,125,126, 129 & 133 of 2022 and took over the investigation of FIR No. 169/2022 dated 22.03.2022, earlier registered at Police Station Rampurhat, District Birbhum (West Bengal) on a complaint against 22 accused & unknown others. It was alleged that at about 20.30 hrs on 21.03.2022.
Bhadu Shekh of village-Bogtui, Upa Pradhan(Dy.Pradhan) of Barshal Panchayat, Rampurhat was murdered by inflicting bomb blast injuries, at Bogtui Morh on NH-60. After the incident, serious tension cropped up at Bogtui Morh on NH-60 and surrounding areas over the issue of said murder. It was further alleged that the followers & associates of slain Bhadu Shekh, ransacked the houses of rival groups at village Bogtui and set them on fire with a view to kill the persons inside and their family inmates. As a result of which, 07 (seven) persons were charred to death and 04 (four) others sustained severe burn injuries. Later on, out 04 (four) injured victims, 03 died subsequently.
After taking over the investigation, a large team of CBI including experts from CFSL immediately reached Rampurhat. Vital physical and biological evidences were collected by the CFSL team. The Dead bodies recovered were completely charred and beyond recognition. The biological samples of these victims as preserved during post-mortem examination along with the blood samples of the probable direct relatives of the victims were sent for DNA profiling. With the help of DNA profiling, the identity of the victims was established
During investigation, CBI collected sufficient evidences using scientific methods. In the initial stage of investigation, village was almost deserted and no witnesses were forthcoming due to fear. Many witnesses had taken shelter in other villages. After sustained efforts, several witnesses came forward and the statements were recorded. It was found that there was a long standing rivalry in the village between two groups. One group was led by late Bhadu SK, while other group was led by a member of one the victims’ families and others.
CBI had earlier filed chargesheet on 20.06.2022 against 16 accused including then Block President before the Competent Court and also submitted a report against two Children in Conflict with Law (CCL) in the Court of Principal Magistrate, Juvenile Justice Board, Suri, Birbhum. Further investigation was continuing regarding the involvement of other accused and to unearth the larger conspiracy.
During further investigation, involvement of said 08 accused( who were not named in the FIR) also emerged and they were arrested on 22.08.2022. It was found that the accused amongst others, had participated in the Bogtui carnage incident that took place on 21.03.2022.
After further investigation, CBI filed a Supplementary Chargesheet against these 8 accused.
