Hummingbird News Desk
KOLKATA, 3 MAY: As the post-poll violence erupted in many places across the state, Governor Jagdeep Dhankar on Monday summoned the DGP of Bengal police and the Kolkata CP to take all steps to restore law and order.
Dhankar also spoke to CM Mamata Banerjee and expressed concern about the reports of violence in the state. In a tweet, the Governor informed that Banerjee has assured that steps will be taken by the Home Department to maintain peace and tranquillity.
In a tweet the Governor said, “Such political violence and lawlessness cannot be overlooked as this taints essence of democratic fabric. Sad also to gather that nine persons have lost their lives and many injured in post-poll political violence.”
The BJP alleged that at least six of its workers and supporters had been killed since Sunday and a few hundred party offices and houses of BJP workers were ransacked across the state as the counting progressed, and the trends became clearer.
Banerjee, however, rubbished the allegations saying that BJP was spreading lies using old pictures of riots that took place outside Bengal. “We have already told the police to delete them,” she added.
“Perturbed and worried at several reports of violence, arson and killings from various parts of State. Party offices, houses & shops being attacked. Situation alarming. Prompt action called for @HomeBengal @WBPolice @CPKolkata Have conferred @MamataOfficial for urgent action,” Dhankhar tweeted on Monday.
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