Minister Reviews Progress of Police Investigation on Anganwadi Worker Assault Case

Assault on Anganwadi worker

A Correspondent

Golaghat: State Social Welfare Minister Pramila Rani Brahma on Friday held a meeting with Deputy Commissioner Gaurav Bothra, Superintendent of Police Manabendra Dev Ray and Additional SP Dhruba Bora, and reviewed the progress of police investigation into the case of assault on an Anganwadi worker last week under Kamarbandha Police Station.

Earlier, the minister checked on the patient at the hospital and met the attending medical team and took stock of her health condition. Meeting with members of the Anganwadi workers’ association of the district, the minister said the heinous crime would be not taken lightly and asked the police to prepare a strong chargesheet so that the criminal was awarded appropriate punishment, and at the same time ensure that there was no lapse on the part of the police while conducting the investigation. The minister also asked the police to ensure security of the victim’s family members. Superintendent of Police Manabendra Dev Ray said the police would seek fast-track trial of the case and would work to ensure that the guilty was brought to book.