Kolkata: West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose on Friday said there was a confidential discussion between him and the Chief Minister after he received information about certain troubles brewing in certain parts of the state regarding the Waqf Act.
“I have been receiving disturbing reports about some people taking law and order in their hands in some parts of Bengal. Protest is welcome under democracy, but not violence. Public order cannot be disturbed and the people’s lives cannot be tampered with in the name of protest. Very strong action will be taken against the miscreants…” he told in a video message to ANI.
The Governor confirmed that there were some disturbances that had broken out on Friday in the state. He held discussion with the state government authorities. “The Chief Secretary has assured that the government is taking very stern action against the miscreants and will not allow disturbances to escalate. The state is prepared. All action will be taken against miscreants. Nobody will be allowed to take the law into their own hands. Bengal deserves peace. Bengal will get peace. No doubt about that…”he added.
A fresh round of violence broke out in Bengal’s Murshidabad on Friday, India Today reported. An irate mob threw stones at a train stationed at the Nimtita station, according to reports. It had been also alleged that the mob also vandalised the station property. Seven to ten cops were reportedly injured in the violence. Border Security Forces personnel had been deployed to contain the violence.
At least two trains were cancelled, and another five were diverted in the wake of the incident. A few commuters were also injured. In Murshidabad, protesters clashed with police and resorted to torching vehicles and vandalism.
