Desk Report, February 19, 2024: In a significant development, the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of Assam has issued summons to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and several other party officials in connection with the alleged destruction of public properties during the Nyay Yatra.
According to the summon notice, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, along with KC Venugopal, Jitendra Singh, Bhupen Borah, Gaurav Gogoi, and Debabrata Saikia, has been directed to appear before the CID police station in Guwahati. The summons has also been extended to Zakir Hussain Sikdar and Ramen Kumar Sharma.
The CID has set a crucial date for the appearance of these Congress leaders, urging them to attend on February 23. Failure to comply may result in their arrest under section 41 A (3) of CrPC.
Inspector Kaikhoseh Simte of CID, Guwahati, stated in the notice, “In exercise of the powers conferred under sub-section (1) of Section 41A of CrPC, during the investigation of FIR/Case No. 55/2024 dated 23/01/2024 U/S 120B/142/147/283/253/332/333/188/427 IPC of Prevention of Damage to Public Property Act. 1984 registered at Police Station Basistha, it is revealed that there are reasonable grounds to question you to ascertain facts and circumstances for you, in relation to the present investigation. Hence, you are directed to appear before me at 11:30 AM on 23/02/2024 at CID police Station, Ulubali, Guwahati.”
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The notice emphasizes the necessity for the Congress leaders to promptly respond and cooperate with the ongoing investigation. The Nyay Yatra, a political rally organized by the Congress party in Assam, serves as the backdrop for these summonses. However, specific details regarding the case remain undisclosed.
This latest development raises questions about the potential legal ramifications for the Congress leaders involved in the Nyay Yatra and underscores the CID’s determination to thoroughly investigate the alleged destruction of public properties. The summons date of February 23 looms, adding a sense of urgency to the unfolding situation.
