KOLKATA: Six days after the mysterious death of a minor girl in north Bengal’s Siliguri, the prime accused, a private tutor, has been arrested from Chennai along with another individual, the police said on Monday.
Earlier, one person was detained in connection with the death of the girl. The girl’s death had triggered protests in the city and set off a political exchange between the Opposition Bharatiya Janata Party and the ruling Trinamool Congress.
Deputy Commissioner of Police Qazi Shamsuddin Ahmed said, “On March 29, one individual was arrested. Interrogation of that individual revealed that the prime accused, Amir Ali, had fled to Chennai. Our police team subsequently travelled there, arrested him, and brought him back. Along with him, another individual named Samir Ali has also been arrested. We will certainly try to ensure that the accused receives the strictest punishment.”
The incident took place last week in the Kulipara area of Ward No. 1 in Siliguri. The minor girl’s death was reported as unnatural, with allegations that her private tutor, Amir Ali, was involved. He had been absconding since the incident, prompting anger in the locality. Residents staged protests and blocked roads, demanding swift action.