Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has formally requested West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to transfer the investigation into the death of IIT Kharagpur student Faizan Ahmed to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). The case, initially deemed a suicide by college authorities, took a dramatic turn following a second autopsy which revealed gunshot and stabbing wounds on Faizan Ahmed’s neck, leading his parents to allege foul play and petitioning the Calcutta High Court for a murder investigation.
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- Faizan Ahmed, an IIT Kharagpur student, was found dead in his hostel room on October 14, 2022.
- The college initially claimed his death was a suicide, but his parents noticed injury marks suggesting homicide.
- Assam CM Sarma had previously requested a thorough investigation into Faizan Ahmed’s death.
- A second autopsy was conducted following a directive from the Calcutta High Court.
- The second forensic report revealed a gunshot wound on the upper left side and a stab wound on the right side of Faizan Ahmed’s neck.
- Assam CM emphasized the need for justice in light of these findings.
- He urged Mamata Banerjee to hand over the case to the CBI for a transparent and fair investigation.
- Faizan Ahmed’s parents filed a complaint in the Calcutta High Court alleging murder after the college claimed suicide.
- The case has gained attention due to discrepancies between initial reports and forensic findings.
- The call for CBI intervention aims to uncover the truth and provide closure to the deceased’s family.
