The West Bengal Clinical Establishments Regulatory Commission has requested a detailed report from the Kolkata Police Commissioner regarding accusations of police misconduct during the detention of a man while his wife was in critical condition after surgery at a private nursing home in Kolkata. Debnath Bhattacharya was reportedly taken from the medical facility by the police while his 25-year-old wife was in a serious state following a surgical procedure.
A 25-year-old woman had been admitted to a nursing home in the Tollygunge police station area for stomach-related issues. After undergoing surgery under anesthesia, complications arose, leading to a deterioration in her condition and eventual demise. Her body has been sent for a post-mortem examination.
Allegations have surfaced that Bhattacharya was removed from the nursing home by officers from Tollygunge police station while his wife was critically ill. He was taken to the police station in the presence of family members and hospital staff, where he was reportedly detained overnight before being formally arrested the next day and transferred to Bhowanipur police station on charges related to dowry.
The Health Commission has written to the Kolkata Police Commissioner seeking a comprehensive report on the circumstances surrounding Bhattacharya’s arrest while his wife was in a critical state. Questions have been raised about the appropriateness of separating him from his wife before her passing. The Commission has emphasized the need for a thorough investigation into the events and has asked the police to clarify the reasons and timing of the arrest.
