West Bengal CM warns of strict action following attack on police outpost

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Saturday warned of strict action against those involved in vandalism at the Jahangir Mohalla police outpost in Asansol during protests against loudspeaker regulations at religious places.

Speaking to reporters after an administrative meeting at the government tourist lodge “Sagarika” in Diamond Harbour, Suvendu strongly condemned the violence and said seven people had already been arrested in connection with the incident, Sangbad Pratidin reported.

He said the government would follow a “zero tolerance” approach similar to the “Yogi model” associated with Yogi Adityanath, particularly in dealing with attacks on public property and law enforcement agencies.

“Those who vandalised the police outpost will face legal action. The damage caused to government property will be recovered from the accused,” Suvendu said, referring to provisions under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).

The chief minister also warned against any attacks on police personnel or government institutions, saying authorities would not show leniency in such cases.

The administrative meeting in Diamond Harbour was attended by senior district officials, including the South 24 Parganas district magistrate, the superintendent of police of Diamond Harbour Police District and Chief Secretary Manoj Kumar Agarwal.

Earlier in the day, Minister Agnimitra Paul also condemned the incident and said the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita would be implemented strictly across the state.

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She said no one would be allowed to create public inconvenience or block roads in the name of religion, and added that sound pollution rules regarding loudspeakers would be enforced equally for all communities.

Police are currently reviewing CCTV footage to identify others involved in the violence, while a large police deployment has been made in the area to maintain law and order.