A civic volunteer named Pankaj Barman passed away while participating in a training program in Fulbari, Jalpaiguri district, North Bengal. Pankaj, stationed at Mathabhanga Police Station in Cooch Behar district, was attending a six-day training camp at the 12th Battalion in Fulbari when the unfortunate incident occurred.
Reports indicate that Pankaj suffered a heart attack on Sunday night during the training. Allegations have surfaced suggesting a lack of immediate medical attention, with claims that no arrangements were made for prompt treatment, leading to his demise.
Following the volunteer’s death, fellow trainees expressed anger over the incident, prompting some to stage a protest within the police camp premises. The situation has remained tense as protesters demand a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding Pankaj’s passing.
Civic volunteers from various districts had gathered at the 12th Battalion in Fulbari for training, where Pankaj Barman from Mathabhanga Police Station was also present. Despite efforts by colleagues to seek medical assistance upon discovering Pankaj’s illness, no doctor or ambulance was provided, and he tragically passed away at the police barracks.
Pankaj’s family, upon learning of his demise, arrived in Fulbari and criticized the lack of medical aid despite their requests. His brother-in-law expressed concerns about the family’s future, stating, “There are nursing homes nearby, but he wasn’t taken there. No doctor came. He has a younger brother in his family. His parents are no longer alive. We don’t know how his brother will manage now.”
Authorities are currently investigating the incident and have been questioning individuals involved in the training camp.
