Menu

Post image 1
Post image 2
Post image 3
1 / 3
0

Over 400 arrested, 200 FIRs filed, say police as violence erupts across West Bengal

The Indian Express·Sweety Kumari·28 days ago
#R98iRUJi
Reading 0:00
15s threshold

Amid incidents of post-poll violence in several parts of West Bengal, Acting Director General of Police Siddh Nath Gupta on Wednesday said that over 400 people have been arrested, and another 1,100 have been detained across the state in the last 48 hours. “Since May 4, after the announcement of results, there have been incidents of violence, including threats, assaults, and intimidation. We have registered more than 200 FIRs and arrested 433 people so far. We have detained more than 1,100 people under preventive measures,” the Acting DGP said, adding that there have been reports of violence and assault since Wednesday morning. He said that two deaths related to post-poll violence – one at Nanoor and another at New Town – have been reported. “We are investigating both cases. We have been able to arrest those involved in these two murders,” Nath added. Appealing for peace, the Acting DGP said, “There might be grievances against some persons. These grievances might be genuine or whatever they are.…

Continue reading — create a free account

Join HashtagPLUS to read full articles, follow hashtags, vote, and join the conversation.

Read More