Violence in Bengal after election results, 433 people arrested so far

Kolkata (Bengal) – The Police have so far registered 200 cases and arrested 433 people in connection with the violence perpetrated by Trinamool Congress goons after the BJP defeated Mamata Banerjee in the State assembly elections, informed Bengal Director General of Police Siddhnath Gupta. He added that in the last 48 hours, about 1,100 people have been taken into custody across Bengal.

Violence in Bengal after the election results: 433 people arrested so far

This raises serious questions about whether “law and order” truly exists in Bengal anymore.

The BJP may have come to power in Bengal, but these incidents reveal the enormous challenge ahead.

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Police appeal to maintain peace

Director General of Police Siddhnath Gupta said, “If a person has a complaint against anyone, he should come to the Police station and file a complaint. The Police will take legal action against the concerned. However, there is no need for anyone to take the law into their own hands. Citizens should maintain peace and order.”

Editorial Perspective

• This raises the question whether there is any such thing as law and order in Bengal !
• BJP has come to power in Bengal; but these violent incidents show how much work it will have to do in the future. For that, BJP must take tough decisions.