The presence of kerosene, if established, would lead to the conclusion that the attack on the college was “planned”, an officer said. The findings of a preliminary inquiry suggest that there was smell of kerosene at the site of the arson attack. Another officer said the presence of kerosene in a political roadshow, if proved, could only hint at one thing — “conspiracy”. “Why would some political supporters bring kerosene and iron rods to a political road show unless they had some intention to create ruckus?” the officer asked. Deputy commissioner (north) Debasish Sarkar heads the team, whose other members are officers of Amherst Street police station, Amherst Street police station for women and the detective department.

Source: The Telegraph May 16, 2019 20:48 UTC