The tragedy triggered a war of words between TMC and Opposition BJP with Suvendu Adhikari accusing the TMC-led Calcutta Municipal Corporation of illegally filling up water bodies in collusion with local politicians and police
The 115 residents of Bhutia Busty, about 30km from Alipurduar town and located in the Buxa Tiger Reserve, were last week shifted to a new village set up for them near the Bhatpara Tea Estate, about 27km away