Warehouse collapse: Mazdoor Cell seeks FIR against former mayor Firhad Hakim, two ex-councillors
The Bharatiya Janata Mazdoor Cell has filed a complaint against former Kolkata mayor Firhad Hakim and two ex-councillors, alleging their involvement in permitting illegal constructions linked to a fatal warehouse collapse. Police are currently reviewing the complaint to determine if an FIR should be registered.
Why it matters
This incident underscores concerns regarding urban safety, building code enforcement, and the accountability of political figures in municipal governance.
The Bharatiya Janata Mazdoor Cell (BJMC) has lodged a police complaint seeking registration of an FIR against former Kolkata mayor Firhad Hakim and ex-councillors Anwar Khan and Shams Iqbal, alleging their role in permitting illegal constructions that allegedly led to recent building and warehouse collapses in the city, a senior police officer said.
The report balances the allegations made by the BJMC with the police's neutral stance on the verification process.
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