Kolkata, 09 November (H.S.) : Taking a stern view of the ruckus and subsequent attacks on the police in the Kalighat area during the birthday celebrations of opposition leader Abhishek Banerjee, Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has issued a strong warning. Speaking to journalists in Digha on Monday, the Chief Minister made it categorically clear that anyone raising a hand against law enforcement will face severe consequences. In a sensational claim, he also alleged that individuals from the Ekbalpur area were the primary instigators behind the unrest outside Banerjee's residence on Friday night and Saturday.

Reacting sharply to the incident where a police officer was reportedly slapped, Adhikari emphasized a zero tolerance policy. He stated that he does not want to make anyone a hero by taking their name, but if anyone assaults the police, attempts a scuffle, intimidates, or obstructs official duties, they must be booked under the strictest and most appropriate legal sections. As the administrative head and Police Minister, he confirmed that the injured police personnel have undergone medical examinations and cases have been registered against those identified through video footage for obstructing government work. He assured that charge sheets will be filed, custody trials will be conducted, and no culprit will be spared.

Addressing the recent arrests in connection with the violence, the Chief Minister responded to the sharp criticisms leveled against the state BJP government and the police administration by Diamond Harbour MP Abhishek Banerjee and former Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. The police have so far apprehended two individuals, reportedly Trinamool Congress leaders. However, Adhikari countered the narrative regarding their local affiliations by asserting that the arrested miscreants are not residents of Harish Chatterjee Street or Harish Mukherjee Road, but actually hail from Ekbalpur.

Raising a pointed question, the Chief Minister asked what these specific individuals from Ekbalpur were doing outside Abhishek Banerjee's residence at two in the morning.

Reaffirming his administration's commitment to maintaining law and order, Adhikari confirmed that the police have been given explicit directives to take the harshest possible action in this entire matter, ensuring that no one dares to take the law into their own hands in the future.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Satya Prakash Singh