Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee
Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has claimed that some mischievous elements may cause riots during Diwali. CM Mamata has directed police officials to increase security measures. Addressing the officials, CM Mamata alleged that a conspiracy was being hatched to create unrest during Diwali, Kali Puja and Chhath Puja celebrations. As a precautionary measure, he ordered the state police to intensify surveillance during the celebrations to thwart any such attempt.
Ordered to increase STF deployment
The Chief Minister highlighted the need to enhance intelligence gathering and increase deployment of Special Task Force (STF). Mamta Banerjee said that the date of Kali Puja will come soon. Police and special task force should use intelligence so that no explosion takes place. A conspiracy is being hatched to incite communal riots and create violence. This should stop.
Police ordered to take strict measures
He said we must ensure that no one takes advantage of the festive atmosphere to create disturbances. The Chief Minister also appealed to the media to avoid sensationalizing the situation. CM Mamta said I don't want communal tensions in Bengal. The police will take strict action against any instigators, but I urge the media not to sensationalize this.
He said this about Cyclone Dana.
Mamata Banerjee also held a review meeting on Cyclone Dana. Reviewing the situation, Banerjee reiterated her commitment to ensuring communal harmony. Banerjee confirmed one Cyclone Dana-related death in Bengal, while around 2.16 lakh people were evacuated from low-lying areas. Banerjee, who held a review meeting at the state secretariat after spending the night to monitor the situation, directed officials to ensure that relief material reaches all those affected by the cyclone. We inform you that immediately after the storm passed over Odisha and West Bengal on Friday, flight, railway and bus operations were quickly resumed.
