Catholic Bishop’s Conference of India president, Cardinal Baselios Cleemis, on Wednesday expressed his delight and satisfaction over the West Bengal Government’s move to hand over the probe into the 71-year-old nun gang-rape case to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).
“The Chief Minister has ordered a CBI probe and we are happy, satisfied and we hope for the best. We are confident that everything will go positive in the state,” he said.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee had earlier today decided to entrust the investigation of the case to the CBI.
“Ranaghat incident of 14 March, 2015 is a very serious matter. Police administration was instructed to take swift action to nab the culprits. Considering the seriousness and sensitivity of the case, I have decided to entrust investigation of the case to CBI,” Mamata tweeted.
“Our Government will provide all necessary co-operation and assistance to the CBI for investigation in this case. Police are making their best efforts. Considering the fact that the place is very close to border area I have decided to entrust case to CBI,” she added.
Eight people have been detained in connection with the case so far after police officials released CCTV footage of the perpetrators.
The incident has sparked widespread condemnation across the country, with the TMC assuring a thorough inquiry into the matter.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has also asked for a report from the state government. (ANI)