Given the rise in post-poll incidents of crime and violence in West Bengal, Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar on Monday summoned the state Director of General Police (DGP) and Kolkata Police Commissioner to discuss the law and order situation.
“DGP, West Bengal and Kolkata Police Commissioner summoned by me in the wake of continually rising post-poll incidents of arson, looting and violence as also killings in the State indicated alarming scenario. Called upon them to take all steps to restore law and order,” tweeted the Governor’s office.
The Governor further lamented the loss of lives in the post-poll violence. “Sad also to gather that nine persons have lost their lives and many injured in post-poll political violence. Such political violence and lawlessness cannot be overlooked as this taints the essence of the democratic fabric. Call upon people to maintain calm and peace and promote harmony,” he said.
Violence was reported from Sitalkuchi in Cooch Behar on Monday. The BJP’s party office was vandalised in Nandigram. On Sunday evening, mediapersons had been assaulted by unknown miscreants in Haldia.
(With ANI inputs)