GUWAHATI: In a significant development in the Paltan Bazar child abuse case in Guwahati, a local journalist was detained on Wednesday for his involvement in the case.
The journalist, identified as Abhijit Bose, has been revealed to be the brother of the principal accused doctor, Sangeeta Datta's personal assistant.
According to city police sources, Abhijit allegedly offered security to the prime accused over the phone. He was detained under Section 120 (B) for giving the accused protection.
The source also told G Plus that Bose is now being questioned by the police and will be arrested if required.
Earlier today, Sangeeta Datta was escorted from Pan Bazaar police station to the forensic department of Gauhati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) for a health check-up.
Meanwhile, authorities have obtained CCTV footage from the accused doctor’s home in Guwahati, as per media reports. As many as 32 CCTV images have surfaced as a result of the ongoing investigation, and the authorities are methodically reviewing each footage as the investigation into the case continues.
On the other hand, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has directed that the case be thoroughly investigated and completed within the next six months.
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