Kolkata: Beleghata MLA and Mamata Banerjee loyalist Kunal Ghosh has been booked by Kolkata Police for allegedly leading a road blockade outside Girish Park Police Station following the Chorbagan Durga Puja stampede that claimed 19 lives on Oct 17.The FIR, lodged on a complaint by Sashi Baid, a Muktaram Babu Street resident, relates to a protest on Oct 18. “Commuters and local residents were left stranded in massive traffic congestion during the festival rush. That is why the FIR was filed,” a police officer confirmed. Authorities further charged that the demonstration actively hindered emergency response capabilities and prevented on-duty police personnel from reaching their designated posts for citywide security and crowd management.“Even after so many deaths, no action has been taken against those in power. Instead, cases are being filed against the protesters in an attempt to intimidate them and silence their voices,” Ghosh said.Police said they would record Ghosh’s statement soon.
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