Kolkata: BJP functionary and lawyer Kaustav Bagchi was summoned by police for a second time on Saturday in connection with the alleged ruckus at a private hospital in Barrackpore.
Bagchi avoided the first summons issued by Mohanpur PS, seeking his appearance at 11am on Friday, citing prior engagements. Bagchi has now been given three days and told to appear for questioning on Tuesday.
Bagchi said: "Just because police have sent me a notice doesn't mean I am bound to go. I will take a legal view before deciding. The ruling party's intentions are not good. They gheraoed my house and staged a protest. There was even a threat of attack. As per court orders, I am entitled to security. I have lodged complaints with state DGP and Union home secretary regarding the matter.
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On Doctor's Day night last Tuesday, when a patient died at the hospital, Bagchi allegedly threatened and intimidated doctors there and used abusive language.