1. Citizen Action Party (CAP) files FIR against Sikkim Chief Minister PS Tamang and former CM Pawan Kumar Chamling.
2. Allegations include grave misconduct and irregularities related to the recent South Lhonak Glacial Lake Outburst Flood.
3. FIR highlights negligence, delayed response, and corruption, urging accountability for the disaster.
Gangtok, Nov 26: Citizen Action Party (CAP) has taken legal action by filing a First Information Report (FIR) against Sikkim Chief Minister PS Tamang and former Chief Minister Pawan Kumar Chamling. The FIR, submitted to the Sadar Police Station in Gangtok, accuses the officials, who hold significant roles in the Sikkim State Disaster Management Authority (SSDMA), of serious misconduct and irregularities in relation to the recent South Lhonak Glacial Lake Outburst Flood.
The FIR places direct responsibility on the officials, alleging negligence, delayed response, and corruption. According to CAP, these key figures failed to implement timely and adequate measures despite receiving prior warnings about the potential hazards associated with the South Lhonak Glacial Lake.
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The filing of the FIR is a significant step by CAP to demand accountability and transparency, especially in the aftermath of a disaster that has resulted in loss of lives and widespread devastation. The action is aimed at bringing attention to what CAP perceives as a failure on the part of officials to take necessary precautions and mitigate the impact of the glacial lake outburst flood.
A copy of the FIR has been sent to the Prime Minister’s Office and the desk of Home Minister Amit Shah, underscoring the urgency and gravity of the situation. CAP’s move seeks immediate attention and action at the highest levels of government to address the alleged lapses and ensure accountability for the consequences of the South Lhonak Glacial Lake Outburst Flood.
