Slow trials, shattered dreams: 3 years on, JU ragging victim’s father seeks audience with CM for ‘closure’
Three years after his 17-year-old son died from falling from a hostel balcony at Jadavpur University, the family is still seeking justice. The father, a 58-year-old man, is now hoping to meet Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari at Janta Darbar for a fresh review of the case. The trial has been moving slowly, with the family feeling disheartened by the frequent delays caused by defense lawyers not appearing.
The father, whose younger son has since passed his Class 12 exams, is struggling with his wife's anxiety and depression. He spoke of the trauma the family has faced and the way their life has changed since the tragedy on August 9, 2023. He expressed his disappointment at the slow pace of the trial, stating that he feels that people from villages should not dream of attending big universities and colleges due to such incidents.
The family lives in Nadia district and has written two letters to the government requesting that the current Special Public Prosecutor handling the case not be replaced and for an appointment with the Chief Minister. They are desperate for closure, hoping that direct administrative oversight could expedite the legal process.
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