Lawyer found Dead under mysterious circumstances, CM orders probe into Death

On Tuesday, Tripura Chief Minister CM Biplab Kumar Deb ordered a magisterial inquiry into the ‘mysterious’ death of an advocate. CM announced the decision after visiting the residence of the deceased. Bhaskar Deb Roy, 30, was found lying unconscious outside a school at Dhaleswar here on Friday. Roy's motorbike had allegedly met with an accident, leaving him injured.

Fire Service personnel took him to the GBP Hospital after being alerted by locals. He died within a few hours. 

The deceased family & Lawyers claimed that he died due to medical negligence as he was left unattended at the hospital. They also suspected foul play in the alleged accident inflicting injuries in the legs of Mr. Roy. 

Protest by lawyers
A large number of Advocates staged a demonstration in front of the Police headquarters seeking proper investigation into the death. They also held a candlelight vigil in the city.

Police were initially reluctant to register FIR on charge of medical negligence, but later relented after receiving an order from the Chief Judicial Magistrate.

Ex-Chief Minister Manik Sarkar & incumbent Law Minister Ratan Lal Nath also visited Mr. Roy’s residence & consoled the family.

CM Biplab Kumar Deb, during his visit to Mr Roy’s residence, assured the grieving family members of all possible help from the Govt. He said the West Tripura District Magistrate would investigate the issue.

Team set up
The Health Department has also constituted a 4-member team to look into the alleged negligence committed in the hospital.

Meanwhile, on Tuesday, the High Court of Tripura began hearing a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking the Court’s intervention for a high-level probe into the Lawyer’s death. Chief Justice Akil Qureshi directed the Police to submit all relevant documents on Wednesday to resume hearing.

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