NHRC team member probing post-poll violence alleges attack in Kolkata

Some of the goons also attacked us in the presence of the police, says Atif Rasheed

A member of the committee of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) to probe allegations of post-poll violence in the State on Tuesday alleged attack on him in Kolkata’s Jadavpur area. Atif Rasheed, vice-chairman of the National Commission for Minorities and member of the Committee set up as per the instructions of the Calcutta High Court, said some people chased and attacked him when he visited Jadavpur area to inquire into the allegations. “On the basis of the complaints received we came here and found 40 houses have been destroyed and the families have left. Some of the goons also attacked us in the presence of the police. If this happens to us, what about common people,” Mr. Rasheed said. He said the local police and administration refused to interfere in the matter.