The Calcutta High Court had directed the West Bengal government to requisition central forces to assist the state police in maintaining peace during Hanuman Jayanti celebrations. Image for representational purpose only. , Photo Credit: ANI
Following a Calcutta High Court directive, the West Bengal government decided to deploy paramilitary forces in three districts of Hooghly, Barrackpore and Kolkata during Hanuman Jayanti celebrations on April 5, a senior official said.
The decision was taken in a meeting held virtually by Chief Secretary HK Dwivedi with senior police officers of the state.
“Adequate number of state police forces will be deployed in sensitive areas in the state and also in places where violence was witnessed recently. In addition, we have decided to deploy three companies of paramilitary forces in Kolkata, Hooghly and Barrackpore. is,” said the officer PTI,
The Calcutta High Court on Wednesday directed the state government to requisition central forces to assist the state police in maintaining peace during Hanuman Jayanti celebrations.
violent clashes were witnessed in Hooghly and Howrah Districts during Ram Navami function recently.