Cooch Behar: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday met the family members of those killed in the firing by central forces during the fourth phase of state assembly elections on April 10 and said the culprits will be punished no matter who they are. Addressing a gathering in Mathabhanga, Banerjee said, “The culprits will be punished no matter how big they are. Justice will be done. After the election, five statutes will be made in the memory of the deceased. I appeal to you to consider me as a daughter of your home. On the birth anniversary of Babasaheb Ambedkar, I pray for the victory of guards of democracy over the murderers of democracy.” She also assured the family members of the deceased full support.
“We came because Didi called us. She has assured us of help soon as the election ends. But our primary demand is the punishment of the murderers,” a family member of one of the deceased told ANI.
“Didi met us. We believe justice will happen. Since the incident happened, we have not been able to think clearly,” said Manjur Ali Miya, the brother of one of the deceased.