Birbhum police chief skips NCW summons
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Amandeep, sources said, responded to the commission saying that he was preoccupied with "Hul Day" programmes, and added that he was also engaged on 4 and 5 July with certain other events. NCW officials met Union minister for women and child development Annapurna Devi on Tuesday and briefed her about the episode.
NCW member Archana Majumdar said: "There is reluctance and negligence on the part of the police in conducting this investigation."
"We will issue a fresh summons to the Birbhum SP on Wednesday and ask him to appear before the commission after July 6. An official may have prior engagements and responsibilities to discharge," she added.
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