Bengal govt against handing over investigation to CBI

The state government further said Bidhannagar police arrested Sen along with two associates after receiving complaints from the police.

It added that it took action on the FIR and that there was no allegation of laxity against the Bidhannagar police in connection with the ongoing investigation. The state government has now sought time from the High Court to complete the investigation.

Public prosecutor of the CBI Himangsu De,however,told the court that the central agency was ready to take over the investigation into the case. According to sources,the agency said it could start the investigation if the state government provided the manpower and other logistic support.

The counsel of the central government and other agency,meanwhile,told the court that they have not been given a copy of the petition and affidavit filed by the state government. The Division Bench posted the case for next Wednesday.